Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join our Defense Systems AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range) program. AARGM-ER is a major upgrade to the AARGM AGM-88E missile, incorporating the existing, proven system architecture, avionics, data-link, and sensor subsystems of the legacy AARGM missile into an advanced air vehicle with significantly increased range and survivability. AARGM-ER will be carried on Navy F/A-18E/F Hornet and EA-18G Growler and internally carried on the F-35A/C (Air Force/Navy JSF variants).

This position will be located in our Northridge, CA location (not remote eligible). This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 (a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off). The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Advanced Weapons business unit and be exposed to assignments in Proposal Requests, Proposal Development, Negotiations, Contract Formation, Contract Management, and Contract Closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manages DoD contracts in an effective and efficient manner, to include hands-on contract management for assigned programs and proactive leadership in all areas of the contract management function, including solicitation review, proposal management, negotiations, contract administration, change management enforcement, cash flow management and contract closeout actions
• Provide strategic contract management leadership and guidance to senior management and market/program areas to promote achievement of company and customer objectives
• Advise management of contractual risks, liabilities and obligations; devise, recommend and implement creative and innovative solutions by applying procurement regulations and terms to preempt/resolve disagreements and address complex contractual issues; develop productive relationships with customer counterparts
• Participate and/or lead the development/improvement of best-in-class contract management processes and procedures
• Lead the development, interaction and negotiation with customers to implement strategic agreements including non-disclosure agreements, teaming arrangements, IP license agreements, et al, as applicable
• Abide by the highest ethical standards for personal conduct and provide the requisite leadership to ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman ethical standards and requirements, and company policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance contractually with applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Manage pre-proposal analysis of RFPs, understand and support development of pricing strategies and contract negotiations

Clearance Requirements

• No security clearance required to start; Clearance Type listed: Secret
• Travel: approximately 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance may be available