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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located in Mesa, AZ. This is an on-site position, hybrid or remote options are not available for this position.
This is a very dynamic OU with high volume and fast paced contracts supporting numerous international customers, US DOD customers, and other prime contractors. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. Candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Essential Functions:
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
Oversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination.
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 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, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration
Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in contracts – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years // In lieu of degree 9 years of applicable experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management
Team player, independent, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Experience evaluating/negotiating FAR clauses in different contract types
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience.
Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation.
Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Knowledge of Contract Management System (CMS) and Cost Point (CP).
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.