Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

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 is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for a Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator position joining the Maritime Systems & Integration Operating Unit (OU). This a full-time position. This person can be based out of our Charlottesville, VA, Bethpage, NY or Ocean Springs, MS office. The expectation is to be in the office full time.

The successful candidate will be a direct report to the Contracts Manager, in Charlottesville, VA. The job assignment supports a variety of programs and logistical (Spares / Repairs / Services) across multiple customers focused on delivering the latest and greatest software, technology, and services for contracts with US Government and commercial customers. This position will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the OU leadership team including program management, business management, operations, capture managers, and other functional teams. If you're interested in joining a collaborative, supportive, results-driven dynamic organization, then we encourage you to apply for this position.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities :

• Lead solicitation and RFP review / analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff. Specifically for terms or conditions and contract requirements that drive risk or provide mitigation to the proposal bid price, and eventual contract execution on cost and on schedule.
• Negotiate, administer, extend, and close standard and nonstandard contracts. Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Establish successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with the program team (program management, finance, supply chain, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance. Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data. Maintain historical information including official correspondence. Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and / or Enterprise Resource Planning system. Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Analyze and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, software licensing agreements, and other memoranda.

Qualifications for Contract Administrator (Band 3) :

Qualifications for Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Band 4) :

Preferred Qualifications for Principal and Sr Principal Levels :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more.