Contract Administration Manager – DoD, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administration Manager 2 to lead the DCS OU contracts team within the NIC Division. You will direct proposal development, negotiation, and administration to ensure successful financial performance and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise approximately 4 contracts professionals, maintain strong leadership, and engage across levels. The role may travel up to 10% to support major programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of industry-related experience in contract administration/management or a Master's with 6 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Background in DoD contracting with USG/defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
• Advanced proposal development, strategy and contract formation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DCS OU contracts team to deliver successful financial performance and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and develop a staff of contracts professionals (~4 employees).
• Oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Engage with customers and manage important contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Provide objective-oriented direction and maintain engagement with leadership.

Skills

Contract management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

FAR/DFARS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD

MBA

Tools

MS Office

SAP familiarity

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administration Manager 2 to lead the DCS OU contracts team within the NIC Division. You will direct proposal development, negotiation, and administration to ensure successful financial performance and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise approximately 4 contracts professionals, maintain strong leadership, and engage across levels. The role may travel up to 10% to support major programs.