Principal/Senior Principal Contract Administrator (REMOTE)

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, Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors Division is seeking an experienced Senior Principal/Principal Contracts Administrator to become a member of the Marine Systems Business Unit, Launcher Operating Unit, supporting the Conventional Launch programs. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with our customer, managing a $400M+ R&D proposal submission, negotiation, and contract.

This position is being offered as a remote position, working West Coast hours.

This position is responsible for all formal communication with the customer, ensuring the team holds NG’s favorable financial and programmatic baseline. In addition, this responsibility will also include advancing product capability.

Candidates interested in telework/remote work are encouraged to apply. In a teleworking situation, the candidate would be expected to visit Sunnyvale, CA 1-3 times a year, for a total of 10 days a year to support program reviews, customer meetings, and contracts team events.

Come join our team! You will be a key contributor and empowered to make a difference!

Responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and coordinate the response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)

• Interpret and advise your program team of contract terms and conditions

• Advise the program team on risks and mitigation strategies based on the contract requirements

• Ensure proposals/basis of estimates are fully responsive to the SOW requirements

• Prepare proposal submittal documents and coordinate internal review and approval

• Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and RFIs

• Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach award

• Administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements

• Identify, document and manage contract changes

• Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables

• Complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance

• Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations

• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers

Basic Qualifications:

To qualify for the position:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

• Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level A04): Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years or Master's degree with 8 years experience in in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.

• Principal Contract Administrator (Level A03): Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years or Master's degree with 4 years experience in in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.

• Be attentive to detail and able to handle complex contracts with minimum supervision.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Recent experience as a Senior or Principal Contracts Administrator in the defense industry, particularly with the US Navy administering platform-level or major sub-system-level contracts.

• Excellent working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

• Juris Doctor (JD).

• Recent experience negotiating and administering $200M+ Cost Type contracts.

Salary Range: $72,400 USD - $125,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $89,800 USD - $155,900 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.