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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals to support its Sector Contract Closeout Team. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Sector team’s journey to deliver and continually improve upon the closeout organization.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator on site at our Linthicum, MD facility. This position offers the 9/80 work schedule.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Principal Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator will provide contract closeout support across all Defense Systems divisions. This role reports to the Contract Closeout Manager.
Defense Systems sector is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Contract/Contract Administrator to lead contract closeout activities across the division. This role is responsible for all contract closeout functions and will be involved in project management, operations, planning, data analytics, reporting, and interfacing with key internal stakeholders. The individual will serve as the focal point for contract closeout matters and must demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks independently with minimal oversight.
This position requires solid written and verbal communication skills and will represent the organization on contract closeout matters. The role involves frequent interaction with internal and senior internal stakeholders on significant issues, often requiring coordination across organizations. The candidate will be asked to develop and present briefings/presentations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Basic Qualifications (Principal Contract Administrator - Level 3):
Basic Qualifications (Contract Administrator - Level 2):
Preferred Qualifications:
Roles and responsibilities of this position will interface with the DCMA office, and other USG and Commercial customers on contract closeout matters and customer requests. Facilitate the administrative closeout of contracts by monitoring and coordinating the required closeout requirements with functional departments and ensure the timely closure of contracts according to FAR. Responsibilities also include reporting monthly and weekly reporting metrics and any issues related to closing these contracts.
The Defense Systems division seeks a Principal Contract/Contract Administrator to lead all contract‑closeout activities, serving as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders. In this autonomous role, you will manage project‑closeout planning, operations, data analytics, and reporting while maintaining robust relationships with internal and external customers to negotiate settlements, coordinate fund cancellations, and ensure compliance with contractual clauses and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include directing responses to customer closeout requests, updating system of record, maintaining closeout trackers on closeout assigned population, producing weekly and monthly metrics, and presenting weekly and monthly briefings to leadership. Solid written and verbal communication skills, the ability to handle complex tasks with minimal oversight, and a commitment to adhering to company policies are essential.
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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