Description

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 Senior Principal Contracts Administrator. The preferred location for this role is Baltimore, MD, but can also be staffed at Sunnyvale, CA. This position is for on-site/in-office every day and offers a 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Launcher Systems Operating Unit is seeking one Associate or Principal Contract Administrator. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements.

The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include by are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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.
• Perform complex assignments independently without appreciable direction.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments
• Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.  
• Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. contracts related legal) - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. contracts related legal).
• Will accept 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Proficiency in MS Office; EXCEL
• Experience negotiating Standard Ts&Cs, FAR/DFARS and specialty clauses
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Experience

• A Current/Active Secret Clearance
• Experience using 1ERP
• Experience establishing and administering OCI and Firewall plans
• Experience working within and shaping of Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs)
• Experience with US government customers, international customers and Prime Contractors.

What We Can Offer You -

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!