Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $81,400 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and proposal development, with a strong focus on compliance and customer relationship management. Proficient in managing contract performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful contract execution.

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Contract AdministrationProposal DevelopmentContract NegotiationFAR/DFARS ComplianceCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProposal PreparationCost AnalysisContract NegotiationContract Performance MonitoringFixed Price ContractsCost Type ContractsOther Transaction AgreementsDoD ContractingCommercial Contracting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCustomer EngagementNegotiation SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Proposal DevelopmentContract LifecycleSemiconductor IndustryBusiness ManagementFinanceAccounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules
Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and advise program teams on contractual terms and conditions
Ensure company proposals are responsive to customer requirements and coordinate internal review and approval
Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct customer negotiations with program team support
Establish customer relationships to administer, modify, negotiate, and terminate contractual agreements
Oversee contract performance, schedules, deliverables, and compliant contractual documentation
Monitor contract funding and payments with the program business management team
Advise program teams on contractual rights, obligations, and interpretation of terms and conditions
Collaborate with finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, and other functional groups throughout the contract lifecycle
Interface with customer counterparts via email, telephone, and in person
Support high-visibility programs, Division and Sector submittals and reviews, and tight deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 4+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related field; or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience; or high school diploma with 9+ years of related experience
Experience working with proposal development and negotiations
U.S. Citizenship required
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Prior experience with fixed price and cost type contracts, Other Transaction Agreements, FAR/DFARS, proposals, and/or familiarity with DoD contracting (preferred)
Prior experience with commercial contracting and/or the semiconductor industry (preferred)
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance (preferred)
Ability to work in-office
Ability to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Overtime eligibility (depending on position)
Shift differential (depending on position)
Discretionary bonus (depending on position)