**Requisition ID: R10178414**

+ **Category:** Business Management

+ **Location:** Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator or Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located a Manhattan Beach, CA to support the Sentinel Program in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.

+ Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

+ Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.

+ Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

+ Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

+ Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

+ Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

+ Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables

+ Develop contractual solutions to a variety of complex problems.

+ Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

**Basic Qualifications**

This position may be filled at a Principal level or Sr. Principal level

+ Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Contracts or related professional experience; 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; 1 year of experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelors, 6 years with a Masters; 3 years with a PhD; or 12 years with a HS diploma)

+ US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

+ Experience with pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations

+ Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers

+ Experience with managing cost plus type contracts

+ Must be willing to travel 10% of time as required to support business/program needs

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

+ Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures

+ Proposal experience

+ NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

+ Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholder and subject matter experts

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Position Benefits**

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

+ 401k

+ Educational Assistance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health & Wellness Resources

+ Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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**Salary Range:** $91,200 - $136,800

**Salary Range 2:** $113,500 - $170,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.