Principal Contract Administrator​/Sr Principal Contracts Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator/Sr Principal Contracts Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. In this role, you will support the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sustainment organization, specifically the Ground Subsystems Support Contract (GSSC) program by providing strategic advice and guidance on a wide range of contractual and business issues.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The successful candidate will possess leadership qualities and be able to provide responsible advice and counsel on a wide range of contractual and business issues under moderate supervision, ensuring proper interpretation and application of company contracting policies and procedures, while demonstrating leadership qualities and a commitment to excellence.

• Manage all phases of contract administration—from proposal development and contract negotiations to contract execution and closeout.
• Provide responsible advice and counsel on contractual and business issues, ensuring compliance with company contracting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., technical, finance, legal, and program management) to process contract requirements and resolve issues.
• Lead by example, applying strong leadership and critical thinking skills to guide team members and stakeholders in decision–making processes.
• Interpret complex contract terms and assess their implications to offer sound recommendations and manage contract modifications as needed.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and client specifications.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide timely responses to both external and internal customers.
• Exhibit effective communication with internal and external contacts while adapting communication styles to achieve better responses.
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a moderately complex nature to achieve targeted profit rates and produce favorable terms and conditions to help mitigate risk and meet overall programmatic and financial goals.
• Understand assigned contract scope and terms in order to identify and manage changes to the contract baseline.
• Assess situations to make appropriate contractual recommendations and/or take suitable actions.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer engagement activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Manage multiple…