Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
Onsite
Linthicum, MD, United States
Linthicum, MD, United States
Posted 12 days ago
Job Details
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. 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, but they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division (AMS), is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator based out of our Linthicum, MD office to join our F-35 Sensor Development and Production Operating Unit (OU) in the Tactical Fighters (TF) Business Unit (BU). In this role you will support the production programs and will report to the OU Contracts Manager. This position is a required hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office, in Linthicum, MD, and offers the 9/80 schedule. What You'll Get to Do:
- Cradle to grave contract administration.
- Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
- Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships.
- Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.
- Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
- Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team.
- Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
- Manage and administer Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and other reports.
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
- Compile and analyze data.
- Maintain historical information through the closeout process.
- Principal Contracts Administrator : Bachelor's degree with a minimum 6 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a Masters or JD with 4 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field.
- Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator : Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a Masters or JD with 8 years of experience of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field.
- Ability to provide advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating and pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters. often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Ability to gather, organize, and relay information and collaborate in a team environment.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- US citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Strong, working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or other government regulations
- Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material contracts.
- Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
- Experience/familiarity with large federal programs / defense contracting
- Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Adobe Acobat, and other PC programs and software.
- Current, active DoD Secret clearance
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