Principal Contract Administrator

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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Networked Information Solutions Division, Network Solutions Business Unit (BU) is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position will support the Joint All Domain-Gateways (JAD-G) Operating Unit within the NS Business Unit.

The Principal Contract Administrator is responsible for administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard 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. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

The successful candidate will work closely on a day-to-day basis with program managers, business management team, Global Supply Chain, engineering, and other functional teams supporting the JAD-G OU.

The ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships is also a key priority.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of related experience. We will consider a minimum of 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Preferred Qualifications for A03:

• U.S. government contracting experience

• International contracting experience

• Experience in contract negotiations

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Experience and knowledge of FAR/DFAR, CAS, and experience with DOD contracting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and computer skills

• Current/Active Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.