Senior Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

 

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD supporting the microelectronics and quantum technologies business portfolios. This position is an on-site role which offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You'll Get To Do:

The successful candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Contracts organization and support commercial-type agreements with minimal or no FAR/DFARS requirements.  The candidate should have relevant experience drafting terms and conditions from scratch, conducting rigorous contractual and risk analysis, and establishing strong realistic negotiation positions.  Experience with Other Transactions (OTs) is required. 

 

The ideal candidate is proactive and curious, detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work for maximum impact.  Key attributes include clear and concise communication skills, strategic thinking, and sound application of commercial concepts to contractual matters.  The candidate should be able to leverage deep experience to develop first-of-a-kind solutions that enable innovative programs.  The candidate will form effective customer relationships.

 

This role will collaborate closely with program management, engineering and manufacturing, business management and finance, supply chain, legal, and other functional teams to support proposal development, contract execution and administration, and other legally binding agreements through their full lifecycle (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.)

 

Core Responsibilities:

Writing & Review:

• Write, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, terms and conditions, long-term agreements, statements of work, change orders, and amendments. 
• Tailor language to align with business objectives while protecting Northrop Grumman’s interests.

Risk & Compliance:

• Identify and articulate contractual risk exposure, legal concerns, indemnity obligations, and liability caps
• Ensure adherence to applicable commercial and regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.

Financial & Progress Tracking:

• Monitor program performance, deliverables, milestones and payment obligations. 
• Drive effective change management to support successful delivery outcomes and financial targets.

Administrative and Lifecycle Management:

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely contract records.
• Use contract management and/or enterprise resource planning tools proficiently and work effectively within the Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in contracts administration/management or related field – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• Experience working with fixed price or commercial contracts for technology-based products and manufacturing services.
• US Citizenship required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proposal preparation and negotiation experience
• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams
• Experience with commercial customers, and the sale or acquisition of commercial technology-based products and manufacturing services
• Experience working with Other Transactions (OTs) or Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NTDCs)

 

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.   

 

Your benefits will include the following:  Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

 

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.