Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator

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 is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join our Defense Systems AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range) program.  AARGM-ER is a major upgrade to the AARGM AGM-88E missile, incorporating the existing, proven system architecture, avionics, data-link, and sensor subsystems of the legacy AARGM missile into an advanced air vehicle with significantly increased range and survivability to engage advances air defense systems.  AARGM-ER will be carried on Navy F/A-18E/F Hornet and EA-18G Growler and internally carried on the F-35A/C (Air Force/Navy JSF variants).  This position will be located in our Northridge, CA location ( this position is not remote eligible ). This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Weapons business unit and be exposed to assignments in Proposal Requests, Proposal Development, Negotiations, Contract Formation, Contract Management, and Contract Closeout. While you’re exploring your interests, you’ll have the flexibility, mentorship and support to become the best at what you do. See what the future could mean for you at Northrop Grumman. Roles and Responsibilities: ·         Manages DoD contracts in an effective and efficient manner, to include hands-on contract management for assigned programs and proactive leadership in all areas of the contract management function, including solicitation review, proposal management, negotiations, contract administration, change management enforcement, cash flow management and contract closeout actions; ·         Provide strategic contract management leadership and guidance to senior management and market/program areas to promote achievement of company and customer objectives; ·         Advise management of contractual risks, liabilities and obligations; devise, recommend and implement creative and innovative solutions by applying procurement regulations and terms to preempt/resolve disagreements and address complex contractual issues; develop productive relationships with customer counterparts; ·         Participate and/or lead the development/improvement of best-in-class contract management processes and procedures; ·         Lead the development, interaction and negotiation with customers to implement strategic agreements including non-disclosure agreements, teaming arrangements, IP license agreements, et al, as applicable; ·         Abide by the highest ethical standards for personal conduct and provide the requisite leadership to ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman ethical standards and requirements, and company policies and procedures; ·         Ensure compliance contractually with applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition