RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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 Dulles, VA, 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.    A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the SATCOM Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). This position requires a basic understanding of DCS and DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Your mission, should you choose to accept: • Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously   • Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions   • Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters • Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals • Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on • Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure • Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration • Other duties as assigned Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance • Experience negotiating and administering various contract types • Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR • Experience in negotiation and managing DCS (Direct Commercial Sales) and associate terms and conditions with international customers/buyers • Working knowledge in commercial export licensing and controls and associated regulations (Export Administration Regulations and Arms Export Control Act) Preferred Qualifications:   • An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types • Experience supporting ECPs and REAs • Extensive Proposal Support is a plus. • NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM) Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: 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.   Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.