Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $89,900 - $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 legal and customer specifications. Proficient in managing complex contractual matters and ensuring fulfillment of contract requirements while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationNegotiation of Terms and ConditionsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyU.S. Government Secret ClearanceExperience with Other Transactional Authorities

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesFinancial Terms ReviewContractual Deliverables ManagementData Entry in Contract Management Systems

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPresentation DevelopmentCustomer Interface Management

Tools & Technologies

1ERPEnterprise Accounting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Standard Terms and ConditionsFAR/DFARSContractual ObligationsPrime ContractorsU.S. Government Customers

Tech Stack

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TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities
Administer standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts
Act as the primary customer interface for contractual issues
Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood
Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage contract changes
Maintain historical contract information
Review terms and conditions and identify risks involving financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, and indemnification
Recommend risk mitigation strategies
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales
Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers
Enter and maintain contract data in Contract Management and/or Enterprise Accounting Systems
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices
Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Coordinate with senior internal and external personnel
Develop and deliver presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts or related field, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts or related field
9 years of applied experience accepted in lieu of degree requirement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Experience negotiating terms and conditions, including Standard Ts&Cs, FAR/DFARS, and specialty clauses
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance required
Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance preferred
Experience using 1ERP preferred
Experience with Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs), U.S. government customers, and prime contractors preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation or personal business
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule
Company-paid holidays
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions