Manager, Contract Administration

Northrop Grumman

. Lead, develop, and mentor a team of contracts professionals and administrative staff .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $157,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and administration, particularly with federal government contracts, while providing leadership and mentorship to a team. Proficient in negotiation, compliance, and strategic contract execution, with strong analytical and communication skills.

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Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsFAR and DFARS ExpertiseLeadership ExperienceProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationRisk IdentificationTerms and Conditions NegotiationData AnalysisCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCMCFCM

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractsInternational ContractsTeaming AgreementsNDAFMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of contracts professionals and administrative staff
Hire, train, manage performance, and assign workloads
Set expectations, delegate assignments, and ensure timely, accurate completion of deliverables
Provide leadership, professional development, and training in contracts
Develop and execute contract strategy for critical Fuze and Warhead programs
Negotiate and administer U.S. Government, commercial, and international contracts and agreements
Support competitive and sole-source RFPs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other contractual instruments
Draft, review, redline, interpret, and negotiate complex terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with company procedures, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Advise the business on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and mitigation
Compile and analyze data, maintain historical contract information, and support business planning
Coordinate with Program Management, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal
Report contract status, risks, opportunities, and recommended strategies to leadership
Engage customers and partners to support successful program execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience performing contract management/administration of federal government contracts, or Master's degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience performing contract management/administration of federal government contracts
Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including experience with different contract types
Strong proposal development skills, including experience supporting pricing, terms, and risk identification
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and related tools
Ability to travel domestically several times annually
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory/management experience preferred
Experience with weapon subsystem production contracts preferred
Experience with international contracts, including direct commercial sales and FMS, preferred
Development-to-production contract experience preferred
Experience with complex terms and conditions preferred
Working knowledge of CRADAs, OTAs, MOUs/MOAs, Teaming Agreements, and License Agreements preferred
Expertise in intellectual property rights related to DFARS-based contracts preferred
Recognized applicable certifications such as CPCM or CFCM preferred
Ability to travel internationally as required preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business