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Principal/sr Principal Contract Administrator, 12902-1 at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · 12902-1 · Manhattan Beach, CA · Full-time · Days · Holidays possible

Pay
$94,200-141,200/yr
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What you’ll do

Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters. Enters and maintains contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

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Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator .

This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. What You’ll Get To Do: Acts as primary interface with customer for contractual issues. Monitors contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.

Qualifications

  • This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level or Sr.
  • Principal level.
  • Principal Contract Administrator : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5 years in Contracts or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 3 year or 1 year with a PhD or an additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree Sr Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 8 years in Contracts or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 6 year or 4 year with a PhD or an additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree Required for Both Levels: Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years 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 These Qualifications would be nice to have: 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 Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance Excellent verbal and written communication skills Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.

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$94,200-141,200/yr

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