
(DoD SkillBridge) Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $83,900.00 - $123,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
savings plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 work schedule
Company paid holidays
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company specializing in the development of revolutionary systems and technologies that have a profound impact on global security and defense. With a rich history of pioneering advancements—from the first flight across the Atlantic, stealth bomber technology, to landing on the moon—Northrop Grumman continues to be at the forefront of innovative solutions that shape the future. The company’s culture is deeply rooted in intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a strong sense of purpose, supporting employees who bring bold ideas and courage to achieve the impossible. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees, about 20... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with relevant experience
- Master's degree or Juris Doctor with relevant experience
- Minimum 2 years of government contracts experience for Principal level
- Minimum 3 years of government contracts experience for Senior Principal level
- US citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations
- Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to support multi-organizational collaboration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Recent experience in defense contracting preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, or related field
- Master's degree or JD with 3 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, or related field
- Must have 2 years of experience with government contracts
- Experience consulting on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships
- Experience supporting multi-organizational coordination and collaboration involving senior internal and external personnel
- Experience with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. federal government contracting regulations
- Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts
- US citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, or related field
- Master's degree or JD with 6 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, or related field
- Must have 3 years of experience with government contracts
- Recent experience as a contracts professional in the defense industry
- Experience in client facing and executive engagement
- Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other PC programs and software
- Active DoD security clearance
Job Duties
- Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
- Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships
- Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions
- Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval
- Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team
- Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations
- Compile and analyze data
- Maintain historical information from pre-award to closeout
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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