Principal Contract Administrator / 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.

Start your future with a new mission: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS). As a part of the NGMS Team you’ll join experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. Together we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It’s unique work. It’s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, it's work that makes a difference. Join us and launch your career.  We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated, cleared Contract Administrator / Principal Contract Administrator to join the Tactical Fighters Business Unit’s (TF BU) Advanced Tactical Programs Operating Unit (ATP OU) contracts team. The successful candidate will be a direct report to the ATP OU Contracts Manager and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with program management, business management, Global Supply Chain, and other functional teams throughout the OU.  This position will be located in our Mission Systems Sector in Baltimore, MD.

Roles and responsibilities of the Contracts Representative will encompass the following:

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates 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. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Contract Administrator (A02): Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in contracts-related field OR 1 year with a Master’s OR 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Principal Contract Administrator (A03): 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.

• Active Secret level security clearance

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with both internal and external customers

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types

• Ability to efficiently and effectively research and locate FAR/DFARS information. Ability to understand regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP/SAR programs

• Experience in the Aerospace Industry

• Earned Value Management Customer Reporting experience

Salary Range: $67,000 USD - $104,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $82,400 USD - $123,600 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.