Northrop Grumman
Principal/ Sr Principal contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
Overview
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you\'ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Team/Role
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a
Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
to join our team. Strong preference will be given to candidates in the Sunnyvale, CA area or willing to relocate to Sunnyvale, CA. Second preference will be afforded to candidates willing to work on-site from one of Northrop’s West-coast-based facilities. Consideration will be given to exceptional candidates willing to work on-site at other Northrop locations throughout the country. In all instances, candidates will be expected to be on-site at a Northrop facility full time. If not working in Sunnyvale, the candidate will be expected to travel 25% of the time, including visits to Sunnyvale and customer locations. Relocation assistance may be available to candidates willing to relocate to Sunnyvale, CA. If not located on the West Coast the expectation is that you would be willing to work West Coast offers the majority of the time. What You’ll Get to Do
Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts. Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships. Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions. Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team. Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS. Advise management of contractual rights and obligations. Compile and analyze data. Maintain historical information from pre-award to closeout. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a master\'s degree or JD with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field. Must have 2 years of experience with Government Contracts. Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships. Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Experience with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations. Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts. US citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 8 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a master\'s degree or JD with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field. Must have 3 years of experience with Government Contracts. Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships. Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Experience with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations. Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts. US citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications for both levels
Recent experience as a Contracts Professional in the defense industry. Experience in client facing and executive engagement. Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other PC programs and software. Active DOD security clearance.
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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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you\'ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Team/Role
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a
Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
to join our team. Strong preference will be given to candidates in the Sunnyvale, CA area or willing to relocate to Sunnyvale, CA. Second preference will be afforded to candidates willing to work on-site from one of Northrop’s West-coast-based facilities. Consideration will be given to exceptional candidates willing to work on-site at other Northrop locations throughout the country. In all instances, candidates will be expected to be on-site at a Northrop facility full time. If not working in Sunnyvale, the candidate will be expected to travel 25% of the time, including visits to Sunnyvale and customer locations. Relocation assistance may be available to candidates willing to relocate to Sunnyvale, CA. If not located on the West Coast the expectation is that you would be willing to work West Coast offers the majority of the time. What You’ll Get to Do
Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts. Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships. Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions. Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team. Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS. Advise management of contractual rights and obligations. Compile and analyze data. Maintain historical information from pre-award to closeout. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a master\'s degree or JD with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field. Must have 2 years of experience with Government Contracts. Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships. Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Experience with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations. Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts. US citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 8 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a master\'s degree or JD with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field. Must have 3 years of experience with Government Contracts. Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships. Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Experience with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations. Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts. US citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications for both levels
Recent experience as a Contracts Professional in the defense industry. Experience in client facing and executive engagement. Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other PC programs and software. Active DOD security clearance.
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