RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a
Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You'll get to Do:The Principal Contract Administrator will support the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division, Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit, under the Restricted Operating Unit.
Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
- Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
- Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
- Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
- Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.
Basic Qualifications for - Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience in contracts administration/management or a related field (i.e. legal); OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience as described above.
- Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
- Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
- Experience using FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- A current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with US government customers.
- Experience working with proposal development and negotiations
- Experience working with various contract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, etc.
- Experience with SAP
What We Can Offer You 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!
MSBSMG Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
