Principal Contract Administrator (Colorado Springs, CO)

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 Space Sector is looking for a Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

In this role, the selected candidate will:

• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management.
• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout.
• Administrate daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including IDIQ, cost reimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives;
• Enter and manage data in the financial/delivery system.
• Participate in IPT and customer meetings; performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process.
• Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and condition are negotiated within company guidelines.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies, and customer specifications.
• Think strategically, trouble shoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and written, with both internal and external customers is imperative.

Candidate must be a self-starter and be able to work collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management, and the customer.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in contracts related field-OR-4 years with a Master's- OR-10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NFS clauses
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Experience in the Aerospace Industry or Manufacturing Industry
• Experience working independently on routine to moderate contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance, and negotiations (price, terms and conditions, and technical requirements).
• Experience working on IDIQ contracts with multiple task orders and varying contract types.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of moderate value and risk level, including various contract types such as cost reimbursable and fixed price.
• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements; understanding of international contracting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with both internal and external customers.

Salary Range: $78,500 USD - $117,700 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.