Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman$101K — $152K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant contracts experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
  • Familiarity with contract terms, proposal development, negotiation, and administration.
  • Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; database skills are a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities with ability to oversee major assignments.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple small to medium contract activities concurrently.
  • Conduct proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration.
  • Evaluate cost estimates and delivery schedules for accuracy.
  • Negotiate contract terms, analyze data, and manage contract records.
  • Develop logical solutions to contractual issues for compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal functions like Program Management and Finance.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package to support work-life balance.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Principal Contract Administrator – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Handle multiple small to medium contract activities simultaneously. - Participates in and/or conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, contract closeout, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. - Examines and evaluates cost estimates and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Presents and negotiates contract terms and conditions, compiles and analyzes data, responsible for contract records management. - Works to create logical solutions to contractual matters to ensure business unit compliance. - Team building with internal functions: Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mission & Safety Assurance, and Business Development. - Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of relevant professional contracts experience . - No clearance required to start - Familiarity with contract terms and conditions and in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration. - Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Database capability also desired. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities. - Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition, NASA Federal Acquisition, and ITAR requirements. - Knowledge of the contract financing, milestone and, Performance Based payments, and budget planning process. - Ability to analyze risk and financial data. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards #LI-VP1 Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00 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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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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