Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated and multidomain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you're new to the field, or an industry through leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Oceanic Systems Operating Unit Contracts team is looking for a Principal Contract Administrator/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to support its Undersea Warfare (UW) portfolio. The UW team supports several exciting and important programs such as sonar and uncrewed underwater vehicles. This position is located full time at the Annapolis campus, next to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
What You Will Get To Do:
As a Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract closeout activities, and contract administration. Additionally, you will manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. This role will position you as a key advisor to program managers, and your responsibilities will include:

Prioritizing proposal activities and concurrently managing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Identifying contractual risks and implementing appropriate provisions to mitigate them.

Planning and executing successful contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and achieve financial goals.

Building and nurturing strong relationships with customers, overcoming geographical challenges to cultivate early trust and intimacy.

Making timely decisions under pressure and providing guidance while collaborating with various organizations, including technical, program, finance, and global supply chain, for seamless contract administration.