Principal Contract Administrator / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Principal Contract Administrator / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

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.

The Oceanic Systems Operating Unit Contracts team is looking for a Principal Contract Administrator / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to support its Undersea Warfare (UW) portfolio. The UW team supports several exciting and important programs such as sonar and uncrewed underwater vehicles. This position is located full time at the Annapolis campus, next to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

As a Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract closeout activities, and contract administration. Additionally, you will manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. This role will position you as a key advisor to program managers, and your responsibilities will include :

• Prioritizing proposal activities and concurrently managing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Identifying contractual risks and implementing appropriate provisions to mitigate them.
• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and achieve financial goals.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with customers, overcoming geographical challenges to cultivate early trust and intimacy.
• Making timely decisions under pressure and providing guidance while collaborating with various organizations, including technical, program, finance, and global supply chain, for seamless contract administration.
• Acting as the primary interface for customers on contractual issues, ensuring that all contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participating in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and contract administration activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Managing contract changes, fulfilling contract requirements, and maintaining historical information for assigned contracts.
• Reviewing terms and conditions to identify potential risks in areas such as financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, and intellectual property, while recommending corresponding risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications :

Northrop 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. Your 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.