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Northrop Grumman Principal Contract Administrator in Middle River, Maryland
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a motivated and energetic Principal Contracts Administrator to provide contracts oversight, administration and management at its ISR Special Mission Aircraft Operating Unit. This position will be located at Martin State Airport in Middle River, Maryland .
This position requires extensive leadership responsibilities in administering, extending, and negotiating complex contracts. The candidate will be responsible in supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation under minimal supervision, and contract administration including but not limited to strong internal and external customer communication activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, including FAR/DFARS requirements, and customer specification.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and analyzes customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions
Ensures company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepares proposal submittal documents, and coordinates appropriate levels of internal review and approval
Manages fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team
Builds knowledge of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations
Applies sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships
Manages and administers Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and other reports, advises management of contractual rights and obligations, compiles and analyzes data, and maintains historical information through the closeout process
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Must have one of the following:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of contracts experience
Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of contracts experience
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
Must be able to work on-site in Middle River, Maryland
Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
Active engagement and working relationships required during the life of the program specifically with Program Management and the Supply Chain Organization
Demonstrated working experience with FAR/DFARS
Maintaining the Contract baseline and Capturing Change through Change Management tools
Active participant in Program Management Reviews
Strong analytical skills for problem solving, risk assessment and strategy
Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive judgment to proposal strategy, contract negotiations and customer relationships
Leadership values with the ability to communicate with colleagues and senior staff on a wide range of contractual and business related matters
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Job Category : Business Management
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