Contract Administration Manager – DoD Programs (On-site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager, Contract Administration 1–2 to lead a contracts team for DoD and commercial programs. On-site roles: Plymouth, MN or Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, WV, with travel as needed.

The position focuses on contract strategy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support complex requirements. The role requires DoD knowledge, leadership experience, and strong communication skills; on-site work environment emphasizes teamwork and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master’s with 4+ years of federal government contract management experience
• Certifications such as CPCM, CFCM are valued
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and experience with various contract types

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a contracts team including hiring, training, performance management and workload assignment
• Negotiate and administer DoD, commercial and international contracts; advise on terms and risk
• Ensure compliance with procedures, legal requirements, and customer specifications; coordinate with internal stakeholders
• Engage with leadership and customers to provide updates on contract status, risks, and opportunities

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Certifications (CPCM, CFCM)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager, Contract Administration 1–2 to lead a contracts team for DoD and commercial programs. On-site roles: Plymouth, MN or Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, WV, with travel as needed.

The position focuses on contract strategy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support complex requirements. The role requires DoD knowledge, leadership experience, and strong communication skills; on-site work environment emphasizes teamwork and process excellence.