Sr. Principal Contract Administrator -TOP SECRET/SCI REQUIRED (Redondo Beach, CA)

Redondo Beach, California
Northrop Grumman
Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach, California
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift
Travel Required: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Positions Available: 1

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. In this role, the selected candidate:
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard 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.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience in contracts, subcontracts, and/or proposals – OR a Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience – OR – in lieu of a degree, 13 years of relevant experience in contracts, subcontracts, and/or proposals.
Experience working on DoD and/or Intelligence Community programs in a prime or subcontract role
Comprehensive knowledge working a variety of contract types, including FFP, CPFF, incentive and award fee contracts, and/or IDIQ task order contracts
Current and active Top Secret/SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Space/Aerospace experience
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Must be team oriented with the ability to foster strong relationships both internally and externally.

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 most positions.