Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Mesa
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10074672
- Category: Business Management
- Location: Mesa, AZ, USA
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this
position
- Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1 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.
Put 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 GrummanDefense Systemsis seeking a Principal
Contract Administrator/ Senior Principal Contract Administrator to
join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its
Defense Sector Contracts Operations. This is a unique opportunity
to build experience, mentoring relationships and career growth by
contributing to the Contracts role from the Sector level. This
position will ideally be in Mesa, AZ however, full time telework
can be considered for the right candidate.The Principal Contract
Administrator/ Senior Principal Contracts Administrator will
interface with all levels of senior management and customer
counterparts, including program managers, business managers,
capture managers, pricing, and proposal teams, to perform the
following contract administration responsibilities:
- Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract
administration, and customer contact activities to provide for
proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with
company policies, legal requirements, and customer
specifications.
- Examine project costs, performance requirements, and delivery
schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Take an active role in proposal support; managing contract
proposal volumes, supporting fact finding and the negotiation
process to ensure proposals are fully responsive to prospective
customer requirements.
- Perform risk assessment of proposals and contracts terms and
conditions and assist program office in development of risk
mitigation strategies
- Develop and process contract and subcontract sign-off packages,
managing the approval process for proposals, contracts and
modifications
- Ensure contract performance in accordance with company
policies/procedures and legal requirements, including International
Traffic and Arms (ITAR), Risk Work Authorizations (RWA's), ERP,
Data Requests, Property Requests, Organizational Conflict of
Interest (OCI), Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA's)
- Understand, assess, and evaluate contract provisions, clauses,
regulations (including FARs and DFAR clauses), flow-downs and
subcontract requirements
- Maintain official program records, including contractual
documents and correspondence with customer
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and as
needed, provide interpretation of terms and conditions.A successful
candidate must:
- Be organized and detail oriented
- Be able to deal effectively with competing priorities and
deadlines, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced
environment.
- Be a team player, yet also be an independent & proactive
contributor, with excellent problem solving and organizational
skills
- Have strong customer orientation and relationship building
abilities.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting,
negotiating, and problem solving This position may be filled at a
higher level depending on education and/or years of experience.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator:This
position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a High School
Diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 10 years of applied
experience.
- Will also consider:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years applied experience
in a related field
- Master's Degree with a minimum of 4 year applied experience in
a related field
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Outlook
- Experience working proposals
- Experience organizing and administering contracts
- Experience reviewing, applying, and analyzing rules, policies,
and regulations
- Negotiation experience
- Be able to occasionally travel to customer locations for
negotiations or meetingsBasic Qualifications for a Senior Principal
Contract Administrator:This position emphasizes skills and
experience. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
with a minimum of 14 years of applied experience.
- Will also consider:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years applied experience
in a related field
- Master's Degree with a minimum of 8 year applied experience in
a related field
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Outlook
- Experience working proposals
- Experience organizing and administering contracts
- Experience reviewing, applying, and analyzing rules, policies,
and regulations
- Negotiation experience
- Be able to occasionally travel to customer locations for
negotiations or meetings Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with contract negotiations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Experience with proposals, pricing, project management
- MRP systems
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal
Government contracting regulations
- Experience with various contract types, including Cost
Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Fixed Price Incentive
- Experience as a Contract Administrator in the defense industry
Salary Range: $74,600 USD - $111,800 USD Salary Range 2: $92,400
USD - $138,600 USD 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 health and safety of our employees and their
families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to
remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop
Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated
or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation,
pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the
currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive
Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/
.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 most positions.
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity,
cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions
that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and
paid time off.Did you know?Northrop Grumman leads the industry team
for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex
and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021,
the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology,
and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our
understanding of the universe.
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