Principal Capture Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance with government regulations, including FAR and DFARS. Proven ability to manage various contract types and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationGovernment Contract ExperienceNegotiation SkillsFAR/DFARS ComplianceU.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationContract ManagementProposal DevelopmentContract ComplianceContract ModificationsContract Close-OutRisk Mitigation StrategiesGovernment Contract TypesAudit File MaintenanceCustomer Contract Activities

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaborationTraining and Knowledge SharingExecutive Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

National Contracts Management Association Certification

Industry Keywords

CPFFFFPT&MIDIQOTADoD ProposalsBusiness ManagementGlobal Supply ChainSubcontractsLegal Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities
Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Serve as the primary interface with customers
Communicate and ensure understanding of contractual obligations
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements
Manage contract changes and proactively administer contracts
Maintain historical contract information
Support CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ Government (FAR/DFARS) contracts and Other Transaction Agreements
Support proposal development, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract/task order management, contract modifications, and contract close-out
Work closely with legal, proposal, program, business management, and engineering teams
Support competitive efforts, including large captures and heavy proposals
Comply with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies
Maintain an audit file for each contract
Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs
Cultivate relationships with internal and external customers
Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual business obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Legal or business-related experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of such experience
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
Experience with government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR
2 years of experience with Government Contracts
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within 120 days of start date
Active US Government Secret or higher clearance preferred
Experience working competitive DoD proposals preferred
Contracts Administration, Business and/or Supply Chain experience and/or extended education preferred
Experience working with customers, client facing, and executive engagement preferred
Experience in training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration preferred
Experience with ID/IQ, OTA, FOPRs, Cost Type, Fixed Price, Incentive, and Government contract types preferred
Certification from the National Contracts Management Association preferred
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off
Flexible work arrangements
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Excellent work/life balance
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
401K matching program