Sr Principal Contract Administrator-4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 an opening for a  Level   4   Principal   Contract Administrator  to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located  on - site  in  San Diego, CA.   This position requires the ability to work on site weekly in Rancho Bernardo with a hybrid telework 9/80 schedule.   What You’ll Get to Do   The  Senior Principal Contract Administrator  will report to the   RQ-4 Foreign Military Sales (FMS)/International   Contract Manager and provide Contracts support for various contracts within the   RQ-4   program .  The   RQ-4   Contracts team   is part of the   AISR&T BU   within the   Global Surveillance   Division and is focused on providing innovative solutions to problems and growing the business for the BU .   The  Senior Principal Contract Administrator  will be considered a key focal point on contract matters within the organization and must demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. As most assignments are complex, the position will require the candidate to work independently without appreciable direction.     Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   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 also 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   Must either have a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional