Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5 years in Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 3 years in Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or related professional experience: In lieu of degree High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 8 years in Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years in Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or related professional experience: In lieu of degree High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in understanding and interpreting the FAR/DFARs and other U.S. Federal Government contract regulations along with experience in commercial contracting
• Independently develop and collaborate with others as needed, to provide contract and procedure guidance
• Primary interface for internal audit and self-assessment development and reporting
• Ability to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, and supply chain management) as well as customer representatives
• Support sector level objectives, special projects, sector communications, and developing positive relationships at all levels
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers
• Coordinating, administrating, proposing, and negotiating, standard and non-standard contracts and agreements supporting various domestic and international customers / requirements, including DoD and other entities as required
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of contractual databases
• Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, teaming agreements, and various types of memoranda as well as interface with internal functional and program organizations
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain the historical contractual information
• Ability to work independently and make decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholder and subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications

• M.B.A. or J.D. or relevant graduate degree
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)