Principal Contract Administrator​/Senior Principal Contract Administrator - R10218496

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Northrop Grumman Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator / Senior Principal Contract Administrator to support the Integrated Digital Systems Operating Unit based out of Woodland Hills, CA. This position will also support other Operating Units within the Navigation and Cockpit Systems BU. This position is full time on-site and offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Principal Contract Administrator / Senior Principal Contract Administrator will be considered a key focal point on contract matters within the organization and must demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. As most assignments are complex, the position will require the candidate to work independently without appreciable direction. This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills and will represent the organization as a focal point on contract matters.

This position will require interaction with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and may develop and deliver presentations.

• Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
• Provide advice to management of contractual rights and obligations, compile and analyze data, and maintain historical information as well as be self-motivated
• Participate in proposal preparation (review, analysis, interpretation & contractual advice on terms & conditions), contract negotiations, contract administration, review and approval of contractual documentation to protect the company and provide for proper contract acquisition in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract
• Provide contractual advice in accordance with company policies and procedures, and interface with both internal and external customers to ensure proper contract execution
• Serve as an external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives
• Ensures timely and compliant deliverables for all contracts assigned

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Contract Administrator or Senior Principal Contract Administrator. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with other organizations, stakeholders and subject matter experts, and have demonstrated leadership qualities.

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 3 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management
• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS
• Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc.
• Experience leading major assignments (start, oversee, and follow-through to completion)
• Experience with proposal development and negotiation
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 5 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management
• Will consider 12 years of applied…