Northrop Grumman

Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman$85K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts administration/management or related field, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • 9 years of applied experience may substitute for degree.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
  • Experience with FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary interface for contractual issues with the customer.
  • Manage proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and contract administration tasks.
  • Develop solutions for routine and complex contractual matters under supervision.
  • Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage contract changes.
  • Review terms and conditions for risk assessment and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Assist management in achieving financial goals related to contract performance.
  • Maintain accurate contract data in management systems and ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator supporting the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division, Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU). The preferred location for this hybrid position is Buffalo, NY, but this position may also be staffed at our Rolling Meadows, IL, location.

What You'll get to Do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements.

The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include by 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.
  • Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
  • Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (including CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.


Basic Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts administration/management or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal); OR a Master's degree with 3 Years of experience in contracts administration/management or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal).
  • Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Experience using MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
  • Experience using FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with US Government customers/contracts.
  • Experience with international customers/contracts.
  • Experience using SAP.
  • A current/active US Government Secret clearance.


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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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