Contract Administration Manager – DoD & Government Programs

Northrop Grumman; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks a Manager, Contract Administration to lead a contracts team, drive strategy, and ensure compliance across federal and international programs. On-site roles include Plymouth, MN or Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, WV, with travel and DoD clearance requirements.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support complex government and commercial contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract types.
• Excellent negotiation, risk assessment, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts professionals and manage workload.
• Negotiate DoD and commercial contracts of varying size and complexity.
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and company procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align contract strategy and execution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Oral and written communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

CPCM/CFCM certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks a Manager, Contract Administration to lead a contracts team, drive strategy, and ensure compliance across federal and international programs. On-site roles include Plymouth, MN or Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, WV, with travel and DoD clearance requirements.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support complex government and commercial contracts.