RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector, Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) area is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to support the Advanced Technology Business Unit. This position is located in Linthicum, MD.

What You Will Get To Do:

The job assignment is for development programs with a variety of customers.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Negotiate, administer, extend, and close standard and nonstandard contracts

Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

Establishing successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person as appropriate

Administer Intercompany Work Orders (IWO)

Collaborate effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance

Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments

Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff

Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness

Advise management of contractual rights and obligations

Compile and analyze data

Maintain historical information including official correspondence

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of Business, Law or related work experience

Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Teams

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance;

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;

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Secret level security clearance

Prior experience with fixed price and cost type contracts, Other Transaction Agreements, FAR/DFARS, proposals, and/or familiarity with DoD contracting

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!

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Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $136,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.