Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $176,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance, with a strong focus on managing complex contractual obligations and delivering solutions. Proficient in maintaining contract data and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationProposal PreparationNegotiation of Standard Ts&CsMS Office ProficiencyU.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesContract Data EntryFinancial Goal AchievementComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer Interface ManagementConsultative Skills

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SystemEnterprise Accounting System1ERP

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

FAR/DFARSOther Transactional Authorities (OTAs)OCI and Firewall PlansPrime ContractorsInternational Customers

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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 primary customer interface for contractual issues
Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information
Review terms and conditions and 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 System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices
Perform complex assignments independently
Serve as consultant to management and spokesperson on major organizational matters
Advise senior management and customers
Contribute to development of new concepts, techniques and standards
Communicate technical approaches and findings clearly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contracts or related field, OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts or related field
12 years of applied experience accepted in lieu of degree requirement
Proficiency in MS Office and Excel
Experience negotiating 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 Secret Clearance preferred
Experience using 1ERP preferred
Experience establishing and administering OCI and Firewall plans preferred
Experience working within and shaping Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs) preferred
Experience with U.S. government customers, international customers and Prime Contractors preferred

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)
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions