Offer summary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree + 6 years exp, Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations.Key responsabilities:
- Lead proposal preparation & negotiations
- Administer daily contract activities
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimePut your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3)/Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position may be worked at any Major DS site within the continental United States. The selected candidate will work onsite, and this position is NOT a remote opportunity.
The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's contracts organization and will support various Government programs, capture and proposal activities as well as provide contract operations support. The successful candidate will be a direct report to Contracts Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the business managers, operations managers, capture managers and other functional teams throughout the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. Candidate's ability to build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement is key. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management and the customers. Candidate will have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
In this role, the selected candidate will:
Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3):
This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of the following: High School and 10 years of contracts experience, bachelor's and 6 years related experience, or a master’s degree and 4 years related experience.
Experience analyzing complex contracts including Statements of Work and Terms and Conditions.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.
Must have a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with the administration of a high volume of proposals and purchase orders.
Must have demonstrated excellent decision-making skill that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation.
Have the ability to handle urgent situations from Northrop Grumman leadership and U.S. Government officials.
Must have demonstrated experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.
U.S. Citizen
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
Working skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Basic Qualification Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4):
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DCS contracts
Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense Contract Administration & Management
Able to work as a team player, be proactive in identifying and resolving problems, have excellent organizational skills, and effective time management skills
National Contract Management Association - Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) desired
Current Secret security clearance
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