Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for air, cyber, land, sea and space missions. Its work includes military and satellite communications, microelectronics manufacturing and other advanced systems designed to address complex challenges across the defense sector. The company supports careers for professionals at different stages, including veterans and entry-level candidates, while also pursuing sustainability initiatives.

Principal Contract Administrator - Linthicum, MD (Onsite)

Lead proposal, negotiation, and administration activities for defense contracts within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Oversee compliance, deliverables, invoicing, contract changes, and customer obligations.

Description

  • Contribute to proposal development, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract matters
  • Administer both standard and nonstandard contracts
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for contractual issues
  • Track contracts and related programs to confirm that obligations are communicated and understood
  • Manage assigned contracts under company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Resolve routine and complex contractual issues
  • Confirm contract requirements are met and oversee contract modifications
  • Maintain historical contract records and information
  • Evaluate terms and conditions for risks related to financial provisions, acceptance criteria, delivery, warranties, intellectual property, termination, and indemnification
  • Recommend approaches to reduce contractual risk
  • Support management efforts related to cash management and sales objectives
  • Draft and oversee written communications for internal and external customers
  • Record and maintain contract information in Contract Management and/or Enterprise Accounting Systems
  • Coordinate timely delivery of CDRLs/SDRLs and invoice submissions
  • Act as the organization’s primary representative for assigned contracts or projects
  • Work with senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Create and present business presentations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of contracts or related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience
  • Nine years of applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience negotiating terms and conditions, including standard terms and conditions, FAR/DFARS provisions, and specialty clauses
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance
  • An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is preferred
  • Experience with 1ERP is preferred
  • Experience with Other Transactional Authorities, U.S. government customers, and prime contractors is preferred

Benefits

  • Health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off for vacation or personal business
  • Education assistance
  • Training and professional development
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Overtime eligibility, based on position
  • Shift differential, based on position
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
  • Long-term incentives for eligible vice president or director positions

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