Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is full-time on-site and offers the 9/80 Schedule.
What You’ll get to Do:
The Principal Contract Administrator will support contract administration for the Advanced Radar Systems (ARS) Operating Unit within the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division. This position reports to the ARS Operating Unit Contracts Manager.
The Principal Contract Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses
Experience working with US Government customers
U.S. Citizenship required
A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
The ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using 1ERP
Contract administration experience in the defense industry
Experience simplifying complex topics for audiences of differing expertise and seniority, in both verbal and written communication
Prior experience negotiating contracts
A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance
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