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.

Senior Principal Contract Administrator - Northrop Grumman, Linthicum (Onsite)

Lead contract administration for Northrop Grumman’s defense systems in Linthicum, supporting proposals, negotiations, customer relationships, and contract execution. Counsel leadership and customers on compliance, risk management, and contractual performance.

Description

  • Support proposal development, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities
  • Administer standard, nonstandard, and unconventional contracts
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for contractual matters
  • Track contracts and related programs to ensure obligations are clearly communicated and understood
  • Resolve routine and complex contractual issues
  • Ensure contract requirements are met, manage modifications, and preserve historical records
  • Evaluate contract terms and conditions and recommend risk mitigation approaches
  • Support management efforts tied to cash management and sales objectives
  • Draft and oversee written communications for internal and external customers
  • Maintain contract records in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
  • Coordinate timely delivery of CDRLs and SDRLs and submit invoices
  • Independently handle complex contract assignments
  • Advise management and represent the organization on significant business matters
  • Provide guidance to senior leaders and customers
  • Help develop new concepts, methods, and standards
  • Clearly communicate technical approaches and findings

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of contracts or related experience, or a master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
  • Twelve years of applied experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Experience negotiating standard terms and conditions, FAR/DFARS provisions, and specialty clauses
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required
  • An active Secret clearance is preferred
  • Experience with 1ERP is preferred
  • Experience establishing and administering OCI and Firewall plans is preferred
  • Experience working with and shaping Other Transactional Authorities is preferred
  • Experience supporting U.S. government and international customers and prime contractors is preferred

Benefits

  • Health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development
  • 9/80 work schedule where available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Overtime eligibility depending on position
  • Shift differential depending on position
  • Discretionary bonus depending on position
  • Long-term incentives for eligible vice president or director positions

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