Northrop Grumman
Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today and for generations to come. We look for bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, and we support bringing your whole self to work. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning in rapidly changing global security environments. We’re looking for innovators to help grow our portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. What You’ll Get to Do
The Advanced Communications Operating Unit is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Administrator. The position reports to the Manager of Contracts and serves as the primary contact with our customer, administering a portfolio of mostly cost-type development contracts supporting Restricted customers. This role is responsible for all formal contract communications and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development efforts, the role will support various New Business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole-source. This position is based out of the San Diego, CA office and, due to the restricted nature of the work, requires on-site support at least three days per week. Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies. Ensure proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare submission documents, and coordinate internal reviews and approvals. Develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs) to bolster priorities and identify customer items or concerns. Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach the most beneficial agreement in the quickest timeframe. Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables to ensure satisfactory program performance. Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of terms and conditions. Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including correspondence. Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual/risk posture and adherence to policies. Research contract issues and prepare analyses with citations. Collaborate with technical staff to address customer requests. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors’ Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters’ degree. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Experience using FAR/DFARS. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module. What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and additional benefits. Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00. This range represents a general guideline; actual offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and Long Term Incentives may be possible depending on the role. Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; this may be shortened or extended based on business needs. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today and for generations to come. We look for bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, and we support bringing your whole self to work. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning in rapidly changing global security environments. We’re looking for innovators to help grow our portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. What You’ll Get to Do
The Advanced Communications Operating Unit is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Administrator. The position reports to the Manager of Contracts and serves as the primary contact with our customer, administering a portfolio of mostly cost-type development contracts supporting Restricted customers. This role is responsible for all formal contract communications and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development efforts, the role will support various New Business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole-source. This position is based out of the San Diego, CA office and, due to the restricted nature of the work, requires on-site support at least three days per week. Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies. Ensure proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare submission documents, and coordinate internal reviews and approvals. Develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs) to bolster priorities and identify customer items or concerns. Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach the most beneficial agreement in the quickest timeframe. Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables to ensure satisfactory program performance. Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of terms and conditions. Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including correspondence. Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual/risk posture and adherence to policies. Research contract issues and prepare analyses with citations. Collaborate with technical staff to address customer requests. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors’ Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters’ degree. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Experience using FAR/DFARS. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module. What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and additional benefits. Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00. This range represents a general guideline; actual offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and Long Term Incentives may be possible depending on the role. Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; this may be shortened or extended based on business needs. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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