[Hiring] Senior Principal Contract Negotiation Analyst @Northrop Grumman

Role 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Negotiation Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Corporate Global Supply Chain procurement organization. This position is remote, however, travel may be required.

The successful candidate will join a team of contract negotiation professionals, including attorneys and JDs, supporting the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements with third-party suppliers. As a senior individual contributor, this individual will lead complex, non-standard, and high-risk negotiations, including agreements supporting enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic supplier relationships.

• Review, assess, draft, and negotiate proposed terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risk throughout all phases of the contracting and acquisition process.
• Collaborate closely with Legal Counsel, Supply Chain and business stakeholders; provide guidance on complex contractual matters.
• Contribute to improvements in contracting practices and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience in law, supply chain, contracts, or commercial negotiations; or a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Substantial experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with third-party suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-complexity negotiations, identify and assess contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across Legal, Supply Chain and business functions, including senior stakeholders and supplier representatives.
• Ability to contribute effectively as both a senior individual contributor and a collaborative team member.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree; licensed attorney with active bar membership.
• Relevant experience supporting complex commercial contracting and negotiations.
• Experience negotiating agreements involving professional services, IT hardware and software, equipment, facilities and other strategic supplier categories.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic supplier relationships, or other high-value or high-risk commercial transactions.
• Experience addressing contractual issues involving artificial intelligence, data usage, intellectual property, privacy or information security.
• Experience developing or improving contract templates, negotiation playbooks or contracting processes.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, cross-functional collaboration or process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
• 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.
• 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.