Principal Contract Administrator

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced Radar Systems Operating Unit is seeking one Principal (Band 3) Contract Administrator to support the Vesuvius program. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. This position is full time resident (on-site), located in Baltimore, MD. What You Will Get To Do: The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Responsibilities include by are not limited to: Act as a 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. Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales. 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 (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.