Principal / Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

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 Aeronautics Systems has openings for Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 3) and/or Senior Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 4) to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) division. This position will be located on site in Redondo Beach, CA. The R&AD division develops, demonstrates and transitions differentiating technologies, aeronautics platforms, advanced missions and architectural design concepts to drive sector and company growth. This position offers the 9/80 schedule with potential for hybrid periodically. The Contracts Administrator will 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. As primary interface with customer, the Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, be proactive in administering each contract and maintain historical information. Our team is highly driven to learn, grow and be a part of the future of Aeronautics vehicles, all the while focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration within our team and internal program teams. Associated Responsibilities and Essential Functions: This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including some Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This role will support many competitive efforts, including large captures and heavy proposals. We’re looking for someone is excited and curious about learning, growing and contributing the Defining Possible here in R&AD Contracts team. Compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies Maintain an audit file for each contract to include the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations/modifications, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules, and deliverables Provide program managers and executives with contract brief during the contract Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external customers Provide contractual guidance and risk manage mitigation strategies for contractual business obligations This requisition may be filled as either a Principal Contracts Administrator and/or Senior Principal Contracts Administrator.