Principal Contract Administrator

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contracts Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is for on-site/in-office every day and offers a 9/80 schedule supporting the Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems (EMW) Operating Unit (OU).

What You’ll Get to Do

The successful candidate will work closely with the Program team, including Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain. The Contracts Administrator will act as the primary interface with business partners and prime/USG customers contract administration, contract change management, and proposal preparation/negotiation.

The Contract Administrator will manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Additionally, the Contract Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Associated responsibilities include

• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs under guidance from team lead and management.
• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Maintaining contract data into the Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.

Additional information

This individual must have the ability to meet high-performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with both USG and prime customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. supply chain management, financial management) - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. supply chain management, financial management).
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
• Experience working with different contract types.
• Experience analyzing regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts.
• US Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience with USG and Prime customers.

Pay and benefits

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!

Primary Level Salary Range

$89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.