Principal Contract Administrator

The Advanced Communications Operating Unit is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Administrator. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with our customer, administering a portfolio of mostly Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts supporting Prime customers. This position is responsible for all formal contract communications and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to supporting established development Sustainment and Production efforts, the position will also support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Will be located in San Diego, CA will require on-site support at least three days per week.

What You’ll Get to Do:

In this role, the selected candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies

• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns

• Develop and execute negotiation strategy / plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible

• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.

• Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance

• Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions

• Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence

• Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies.

• Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations

• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors’ Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters’ degree

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

• Experience using FAR/DFARS

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acroba

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module

• Active Secret level security clearance

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!