Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located in Plymouth, MN. This is an on-site position, hybrid or remote options are not available for this position.

Job Summary

This position will be part of a dynamic OU with high volume and fast-paced contracts supporting numerous international customers, US DOD customers, and other prime contractors. The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. The candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Functions

Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters Oversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional relevant experience preferably in contracts - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years In lieu of degree 9 years of applicable experience

Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional relevant experience preferably in contracts - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years In lieu of degree 12 years of applicable experience

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management Team player, independent, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills Experience evaluating/negotiating FAR clauses in different contract types Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts Knowledge of Contract Management System (CMS) and Cost Point (CP) Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $134,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $168,200.00

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.