Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4 - R10216966

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Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

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 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.

If you are ready to support a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies, the Space Sector is the place for you.

• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, making timely decisions under tight deadlines.
• Act as the primary interface with customers regarding contractual issues.
• Serve as a key business advisor to program managers on contractual matters.
• Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
• Review terms and conditions to address financial risks, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other risk areas, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Additional 4+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe.
• No clearance required to start.

• Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earned Value Management).
• Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge).
• Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance).

• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry.
• Experience managing cost‑type or firm‑fixed‑price (FFP) procurement contract types; experience with Other Transactions is a plus.
• Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations.
• No clearance required to start.

• Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment.
• Are a self‑starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to inform, present, and negotiate at all levels.
• Are a team player who can act independently and proactively, possessing excellent problem‑solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Are comfortable being directly involved in or leading customer negotiations.

About Business Management:
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Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. This range represents a general guideline; actual offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.