Senior Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is full-time on-site and offers the 9/80 Schedule.\n\nWhat You\u2019ll get to Do:\n\nThe Senior Principal Contract Administrator will support contract administration for the Advanced Radar Systems (ARS) Operating Unit within the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division. This position reports to the ARS Operating Unit Contracts Manager.\n\nThe Senior Principal Contract Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\n\n * Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.\n\n * 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.\n\n * Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.\n\n * Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.\n\n * 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.\n\n * Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.\n\n * Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.\n\n * Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System\n\n * Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree plus 8 years of related experience or a Master\u2019s degree plus 6 years of related experience.\n\n * Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.\n\n * Experience using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel\n\n * Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses\n\n * Experience working with US Government customers\n\n * Contract administration experience in the defense industry\n\n * Experience simplifying complex topics for audiences of differing expertise and seniority, in both verbal and written communication\n\n * U.S. Citizenship required\n\n * A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.\n\n * The ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)\n\n * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n * Experience using 1ERP\n\n * Prior experience negotiating contracts\n\n * Current, active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You \n\nNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.\n\nYour benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!\n\nMSBSMG\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $112,000.00 - $168,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n