Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator (Clearance Required)

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector, Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is a full-time position requiring an ability to work in-office 3 days a week, with the potential to grow to 100% onsite. This position will support the growing businesses within the Advanced Missions (AM) Business Unit. The job assignment supports a variety of development programs across multiple customers. The successful candidate will experience working on programs in classified and unclassified environments, which are focused on delivering the latest and greatest software, technology and development services for contracts with US Government and commercial customers. Come join us!

What You’ll Get to Do:

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:

• Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff.  Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Negotiate, administer, extend, and close standard and nonstandard contracts.  Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

• Establish successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate

• Collaborate effectively with the program team (program management, finance, supply chain, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance. Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.

• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations. 

• Compile and analyze data.  Maintain historical information including official correspondence.  Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Resource Planning system.  Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices. 

• Analyze and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, software licensing agreements, and other memoranda.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of Business, Law or related work experience

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

• Working knowledge of defense contracting

• Familiarity with contract terms and conditions (FAR and DFARS) in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration

• Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles 

• US citizenship

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of Business, Law or related work experience

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

• Working knowledge of defense contracting

• Familiarity with contract terms and conditions (FAR and DFARS) in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration

• Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles 

• US citizenship

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Principal and Sr Principal Levels:

• 4+ years of DoD Contracts Experience

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance

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.

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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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.