Principal Contract Administrator

Principal Contract Administrator - R -2 Location: Linthicum, MD (may also be full‑time on site at another East Coast NG Mission Systems office such as Baltimore, MD; Sykesville, MD; Annapolis, MD; or Philadelphia, PA). The position may be staffed as a hybrid role and offers the 9/80 schedule. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Travel: Yes, 25% of the time. Clearance required: DoD Secret clearance (current/active). U. S. Citizenship required. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. The role reports directly to the Manager of Contracts in the Marine Systems Business Unit and serves as the primary contact with our customer. This position is responsible for all formal contract communication, ensuring the team holds NG’s favorable financial and programmatic baseline, and also supports leading the generation of proposals and ROMs. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies. Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact‑finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs) to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and identify customer key items or concerns. Develop and execute negotiation strategy/plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible. Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance. Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence. Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies. Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations. Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years relevant experience in U. S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 3 years relevant experience. Experience with FAR/DFARS. Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc. Experience working with proposal development and negotiations. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required. U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in U. S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & management. Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Experience briefing internal and external customers. Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently. A current/active DoD Secret clearance. Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module. Benefits Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package including Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and many additional benefits. The primary salary range for this position is $81,400.00 – $141,200.00. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for certain positions, long‑term incentives. All compensation and benefits are determined based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and candidate qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 northropgrumman.com/EEO . U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr