Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Principal / Senior 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located in Mesa, AZ. This is an on-site position, hybrid or remote options are not available for this position. The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector and will support the Guns Operating Unit (Guns OU). The Guns OU focuses on production, training, spares, and repair of the Bushmaster Chain Gun. This is a very dynamic OU with high volume and fast paced contracts supporting numerous international customers, US DOD customers, and other prime contractors. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. International or commercial contract experience is preferred. Working knowledge of FAR / DFAR's is a plus but not required. Candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Functions :

• Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
• Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
• Oversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination.
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
• Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration
• Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing
• Other duties as assigned

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