Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,500 - 98,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

9/80 schedule (where available)

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation seeks an experienced Contract Administrator for Charlottesville, VA. The role follows a 9/80 schedule and focuses on reviewing RFPs/RFQs, SOWs, and contract terms while advising on risk and ensuring response quality.

The candidate will coordinate proposals, negotiate terms with internal stakeholders, and manage contract changes and closeouts, requiring a DoD clearance in some cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with experience in contracts or business management.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance and contract flow.
• Experience gathering, organizing, and communicating complex information in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and analyze customer RFPs/RFQs, SOWs, and contract terms.
• Advise program team on terms, risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure proposals are responsive to SOW and customer requirements.
• Prepare proposal submittals and coordinate internal reviews.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to reach awards with stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs and fact-finding.
• Manage contract changes, including modifications and terminations.
• Monitor contract funding, payments, and variations with the program team.
• Maintain contract files and records.
• Draft correspondence and notices to customers.
• Apply FAR/DFARS and export regulations knowledge.

Skills

FAR/DFARS familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Contract negotiation basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start: No.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, 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 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. We have 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 and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Contract Administrator – Charlottesville, VA

We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator based out of Charlottesville, Virginia. This position offers a 9/80 Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, analyze, and understand customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and terms and conditions.
• Advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions and risk identification/mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proposals/basis of estimates are fully responsive to the SOW and customer requirements.
• Prepare proposal submittal documents and coordinate/complete appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach award through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price/fee, and other requirements.
• Coordinate and develop responses to fact‑finding, evaluation notices, and RFIs.
• Administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and non‑standard contractual agreements.
• Identify, document, and manage contract changes.
• Oversee contract requirements including schedules and deliverables and complete contract actions to ensure satisfactory contract performance.
• Work with program and business management team to closely monitor contract funding, payments, and changes.
• Maintain and update contract files and records.
• Draft and submit correspondence, requests, and notifications to customers.
• Research contract issues to analyze and recommend solutions.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and U.S. Export Regulations.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers.
• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer questions and requests.
• Initiate and complete actions related to contract closeout.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years or Master’s degree with 1 year of experience in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience applying Proposal and Contract principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal, contractual, and technical requirements.
• Prior experience as lead on a contract.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 – $98,300.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers multiple factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.