Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Support/lead sustainment activities within the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $89,900 - $134,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and administration, including proposal preparation, negotiations, and compliance with legal and customer specifications. Proficient in managing complex contracts within the U.S. Government Department of Defense framework, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.

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Contract ManagementProposal DevelopmentFAR/DFARS ComplianceSAP Sales & Distribution ModuleU.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationContract NegotiationRisk Mitigation StrategiesFinancial Terms ReviewContract Types Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SystemEnterprise Accounting System

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipActive U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseCommercial ContractingContractual ObligationsCustomer Interface

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support/lead sustainment activities within the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit
Report to the Contracts Manager of the Operating Unit
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 primary interface with the customer
Communicate and ensure understanding of contractual obligations
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements
Manage contract changes and maintain historical information
Review terms and conditions for financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other risks
Recommend risk mitigation strategies
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales
Prepare written communications for internal and external customers
Maintain contract data in Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices
Participate in Division and Sector submittals and reviews
Manage tight deadlines in a complex environment
Participate in customer negotiations as a strategic team member

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of contracts related experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of contracts related experience
Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc.
Working knowledge of commercial contracting
Experience working with proposal development and negotiations
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance required
Experience with FAR/DFARS
Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & management
Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Experience briefing internal and external customers
Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module
A Current/Active US Government Secret clearance

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)