Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Support Government programs, capture and proposal activities, and contract operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $81,400 - $134,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, proposal preparation, and negotiation within government programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex assignments independently while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementProposal PreparationFAR/DFARS KnowledgeDecision-Making SkillsGovernment Contracting

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationCost Reimbursable ContractsFirm Fixed Price ContractsData Entry SoftwareInvoicing Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteContract Management SystemFinancial Systems

Industry Keywords

Government ProgramsDefense IndustryRisk MitigationChange ManagementCustomer Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Government programs, capture and proposal activities, and contract operations
Report directly to Contracts Leadership
Collaborate daily with business managers, operations managers, capture managers, and other functional teams
Manage contracts from business development through contract closeout
Support customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk mitigation
Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration from proposal through closeout
Administer daily contract activities for product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price
Establish payment terms and initiate and monitor invoicing, collections, and funding
Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial systems, and delivery systems
Participate in customer meetings and monitor compliance with contract requirements
Lead change management processes
Negotiate non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions within company guidelines
Provide advisory support to program management, site management, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 9 years of applied experience; or at least 5 years of applied experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or at least 3 years with a Master’s in a related field
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
Experience with different contract types
Ability to efficiently and effectively research FAR/DFAR information
Ability to understand regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts
Decision-making skills to resolve complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
Preferred: experience in the defense industry specifically in a contracts role
Preferred: excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
Preferred: ability to work independently
Preferred: ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and adapt to changes to those tools
Preferred: advanced understanding of Government contracting requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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