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Northrop Grumman

Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 3) - R10184627

Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Overview Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 3) - R10184627

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Please note: This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. On-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely. This is an individual contributor role, a non-manager role with no direct reports. The position will be located on-site at the Melbourne, FL offices.

Responsibilities

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.

Supports interface with customer for contractual issues among team members

Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood

Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

Work under direct and general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs

Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, support contract changes and maintain historical information within company policy and procedure

Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies

Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters

Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System

Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices

Basic Qualifications For Principal Level 3

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Prior experience within aerospace or defense

Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types

Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate)

Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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