Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, diverse professionals in Rocket Center, WV. This position supports various Government programs, capture and proposal activities, and provides contract operations support. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, ensuring strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. The role requires building strong customer intimacy, employee engagement, and working collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout.
• Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price. Tasks include establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives.
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial, and delivery systems.
• Participate in customer meetings, monitor compliance to contract requirements, and lead change management processes.
• Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines.
• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of applied experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master’s; or 4 years with a PhD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
• Capable and effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills to resolve complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses.
• Experience in the defense industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and adapt to changes in those tools.
• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.