RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionWe9re looking for you to join our team as a
Principal Contract Administrator based out of
Linthicum, MD. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. What You9ll Get to DoThe
Principal Contract Administrator will report to the Contracts Manager and support sustainment programs in the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit within the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division - Global Mission Solutions Business Unit.
The
Contracts Administrator will 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. As primary interface with customer, the
Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
Associated roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reviewing 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 recommending risk mitigation strategies.
- Under general supervision, developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
- Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
- Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
- Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
- Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with different contract types.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor9s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master9s degree with 3 years of related professional experience
- Experience with FAR/DFARS
- Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc.
- Experience working with proposal development and negotiations
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Current US Government Secret security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & management
- Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Experience briefing internal and external customers
- Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently
- Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module
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 candidate9s 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.
