2027 Associate Contract AdministratorContract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 54,400 - 98,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, seeks an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1) or Contracts Administrator (Level 2) to join our Aeronautics Systems Sector. You will help manage high-visibility contracts, coordinate with customers, and prepare responses under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong communication, risk awareness, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Relevant education and experience are required, with growth opportunities in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration or Legal
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms with customers as a strategic team member
• Review terms, assess risks, and propose mitigations
• Ensure contract compliance and support financial goals
• Maintain contract data in management systems

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Legal/business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration/Legal

Master's degree or 2 years contracts/business/law experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1) or Contracts Administrator (Level 2). This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Unit.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Contract Administrator (T01) or Contract Administrator (T02).

Roles and Responsibilities

• This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including some Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. We’re looking for someone who is excited and curious about learning, growing and contributing the Defining Possible here in Contracts. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with different contract types.
• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Under general supervision, developing solutions ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Contracts Administrator (T01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by Summer 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Business Management, Business Administration, Legal, or similar degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for Contracts Administrator (T02)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by Summer 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of contracts, business, law, or similar experience by Summer 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Business, Administration, Legal, or similar degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills
• Self‑motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
• Experience with negotiating FAR terms and conditions
• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
• Working knowledge of US Government contracting
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Pay Range

Pay Range for Level 1:

$54,400.00 - $81,600.00

Pay Range for Level 2:

$65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.