Contract Administration Manager, DoD & Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Manager, Contract Administration 2 to lead a contracts team, drive strategy, ensure compliance and manage risk across DoD and international programs. This 100% on-site role may align with production or development contracts depending on background.

The role requires strong negotiation, excellent oral and written communication, and ability to coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, and Legal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 6+ years experience or Master's 4+ years in federal government contracts
• Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS
• Strong proposal development, pricing, terms, risk identification

Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts team, hire, train, and manage workloads
• Negotiate and administer DoD and commercial contracts of varying sizes
• Coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Legal, and Supply Chain
• Advise on contract strategy, compliance, and risk management

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Contract management

DoD regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Manager, Contract Administration 2 to lead a contracts team, drive strategy, ensure compliance and manage risk across DoD and international programs. This 100% on-site role may align with production or development contracts depending on background.

The role requires strong negotiation, excellent oral and written communication, and ability to coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, and Legal.