Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
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Northrop Grumman
Linthicum Heights, MD (In Person)
$112,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Principal / Sr. Principal Contract Administrator Northrop Grumman 3.2 ( ) Linthicum Heights, MD on company site for later Why you should apply for a job to
Northrop Grumman Command and Control (C2) & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division, Global C2 Solutions Business Unit (BU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join its team qualified, and talented professionals supporting the Integrate Battle Command System (IBCS) Operating Unit (OU). This position will be located on-site in either Huntsville, Alabama or Linthicum, Maryland. This role supports the contracts team for a growing international and domestic portfolio, overseeing high-volume, fast-paced agreements with U.S. DoD and foreign customers. The position requires good oral and written communication, regularly interfacing with executive leadership across OU, BU, Division, and Sector functional groups. As a self-starter, you will manage customer relationships, collaborate with program and functional teams, and resolve emerging issues to ensure successful contract execution in a dynamic environment.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Why you should apply for a job to
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Position summary t only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Command and Control (C2) & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division, Global C2 Solutions Business Unit (BU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join its team qualified, and talented professionals supporting the Integrate Battle Command System (IBCS) Operating Unit (OU). This position will be located on-site in either Huntsville, Alabama or Linthicum, Maryland. This role supports the contracts team for a growing international and domestic portfolio, overseeing high-volume, fast-paced agreements with U.S. DoD and foreign customers. The position requires good oral and written communication, regularly interfacing with executive leadership across OU, BU, Division, and Sector functional groups. As a self-starter, you will manage customer relationships, collaborate with program and functional teams, and resolve emerging issues to ensure successful contract execution in a dynamic 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 This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.Basic Qualifications:
Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in contracts/ relevant- OR•Master's degree with 3+ years Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience in contracts/relevant•OR•Master's degree with 6+ years 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.
Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications:
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 Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc Experience managing and negotiatingOffset Agreements Primary Level Salary Range:
$89,900.00- $134,900.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$112,200.00- $168,200.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Why you should apply for a job to
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