Principal / Senior Principal Contract Administrator

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (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.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Contract Administrator or a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will act as a team lead in performing contract execution tasks. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Essential Functions:

Leads proposal efforts for new procurements, which would entail RFP/RFQ
Conducts 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
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts
Knowledgeable of the FAR and DFARs, general knowledge of pre and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards
Performs moderately complex contracts administration tasks, to include proposal preparation, the development of change orders and processing of inter-company work orders
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Contract Administrator level or a Senior Principal Contract Administrator level

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator:

Bachelor's degree with 6 years of Contract Administrator and/or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of stated experience

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Contract Administrator:

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Contract Administrator and/or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of stated experience

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced degree in a relevant field (JD, MBA, etc.)
Current active US Secret government security clearance
Recent experience as a Contracts Professional in the defense industry
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
Experience with various types of agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements
Experience with various contract types including cost reimbursable, cost plus, fixed price, time and materials
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman businesses, policies and practices

Salary Range: 83600 - 125400
Salary Range 2: 103700 - 155500

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. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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