Contract Administrator​/Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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, Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division (AMS), is looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator/Principal Contract Administrator based out of our Linthicum, MD office supporting our F-35 Radar/EODAS Sustainment Operating Unit (OU) in the Tactical Fighters (TF) Business Unit (BU). In this role you will support the development programs and will report to the F-35 Sustainment Contracts Manager.

This requisition may be filled as a Contract Administrator or Principal Contract Administrator.

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships.
• Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.
• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
• Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team.
• Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Manage and administer Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and other reports.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Maintain historical information through the closeout process.

• Bachelor's degree - 2 years of experience in DoD Contracts or Subcontracts / - OR - 1 year with a Master's - OR - 6 years of direct DoD Contracts or Subcontracts experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe.
• US citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree - 5 years of experience in DoD Contracts or Subcontracts / - OR - 3 years with a Master's - OR - 9 years of direct DoD Contracts or Subcontracts experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe.
• US citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types is preferred.
• Current, Active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience with USG and Prime customers.
• Experience working restricted programs, proven ability to work in closed areas with moderate oversight.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment…