Contract Administrator

3M HEALTHCARE; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Contract Administrator to support the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability division in Amherst, NY. Hybrid location preferred in Buffalo, NY with possible staffing in Rolling Meadows, IL.

You will manage development, production, and sustainment contracts, handling communications, proposal support, and contractual baseline management to drive favorable program performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred or 6 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and contract negotiation is preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance required.
• Experience using SAP is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Coordinate with teams to lead internal proposal approval and ensure compliance with policies.
• Advise program teams on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms.
• Maintain contract documents and program records, including correspondence.
• Monitor contract requirements and funding to ensure proper delivery and compliance.
• Support new business proposals and ROMs, including competitive and sole-source.
• Maintain a healthy relationship with internal and external customers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Clearance process

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Relocation & Clearance Information

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Company Overview

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security, offering a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission‑enabling information and provide superior situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Position Summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division, Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU). The preferred hybrid location is Buffalo, NY, but the position may also be staffed at Rolling Meadows, IL.

What You’ll Get to Do

The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and serve as the primary contact with our customer, administering a mix of development, production, and sustainment contracts for internal and external customers. You will be responsible for all formal contract communications and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development, production, and support efforts, you will support new business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole‑source.

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer communications to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with functional teams and management to lead the internal proposal approval process.
• Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence.
• Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Administer, negotiate, and conduct closeout of contracts.
• Maintain an open and healthy relationship with internal and external customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or a related field (e.g., contracts‑related legal, pricing, business management, etc.).
• Master’s Degree plus 1 year of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or a related field.
• Will consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of a degree requirement.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Contract Negotiation.
• Experience working with NDAs.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports mutual success. Benefits include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and much more.

Salary & Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 – $103,400.00. This range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining a base salary. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for VP or Director positions, long‑term incentives.

Application Information

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, but this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and availability of qualified candidates.

EEO Statement

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.