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Sr Principal Contract Administrator
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $113500 – $170300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a master’s degree or JD with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field.
- Must have 4 years of experience with Government Contracts.
- Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.
- Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.
- Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts.
- US citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
- Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships.
- Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.
- Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
- Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team.
- Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
- Compile and analyze data.
- Maintain historical information from pre-award to closeout.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience as a Contracts Professional in the defense industry.
- Experience in client facing and executive engagement.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously.
- Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other PC programs and software.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
