Senior Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 4 (Senior Principal), you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be located in our dedicated NGC office locations within the DMV area, CO or Los Angeles locations.

A Contract Compliance Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting NGSP Sector Contract Operations. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem‑solving skills, and a detail‑oriented approach.

• Prioritize activities and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Serve as key business advisor to the contracts organization on contractual, regulatory, and operational matters. Specifically, help advise the Contracts’ organization in the identification and mitigation of contractual risks. Collaborate with other Contract Operations functions to perform on‑going monitoring and compliance
• Provide data extraction and analysis from ERP systems and contract management system(s) to support all related compliance requests for information and data calls
• Ability to work independently and in group setting to make decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Support special projects, communications, and develop positive relationships at all levels
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers
• Lead trainer regarding contracts compliance, audits, regulatory updates, etc.
• Lead interface with Internal Audit, DCMA/DCAA and other external auditors relative to audits or requests for information directly related to the business systems or post submittal audits
• Lead and perform annual self‑assessments and regular monitoring activities for the contracts team to identify issues or trends that may require evaluation and corrective action
• Manage updates for Work Instructions, Manuals, team websites, etc.
• 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 contracts, technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security to support the establishment of appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Why You? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like‑minded innovators.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience negotiating and administering…