RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4 to join the qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) program.

The successful candidate will be a direct report to Northrop Grumman’s HALO and Human Space Exploration Contracts Leadership and will work closely with HALO’s Program Managers/Directors, Business Managers, Global Supply Chain, Engineering leads, and other functional teams.

This position will be responsible for leading, strategizing and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration and customer contact activities. You will ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements.

**This is an in-office position based in McLean, VA.**

Position general responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Reviewing and obtaining approval of contractual documents.

+ Maintaining close attention to detail.

+ Bridging contract requirements and program execution.

+ Establishing and managing company electronic contractual records.

+ Commitment to meet customer needs and completion timeframes.

+ Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience

+ Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

+ Solid foundation in interpreting and drafting changes to US Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and similar documents

+ Working knowledge of the requirements of applicable government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

+ Experience negotiating and administering fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types of varying sizes with the US Government.

+ Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications and Adobe

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Working knowledge of NASA FAR Supplement

+ Experience managing Cost Plus Award Fee contracts

+ NCMA Certification

**Your Unique Contribution:**

+ Are a proactive, collaborative team player

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed

+ Have strong communication skills

**_About Tactical Space Systems:_** _Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures._

**_About Business Management:_** _Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management._
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.