Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4

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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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 4 (Senior Principal), to join our Business Management Intelligence Systems Division team in Commerce, CA. This position is 100% onsite. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
• Prioritize working multiple tasks simultaneously, including making decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Act as a primary interface with customers for contractual issues
• Serve as a key business advisor to the program managers on contractual matters
• Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices
• 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 7+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
• No clearance required to start

• Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management)
• Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge)
• Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance)

• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
• Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus
• Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations
• No clearance required to start

• Can meet high performance…