Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,200 - 93,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Apopka, Florida is seeking a Contract Administrator for the PT&P Operating Unit. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week and supports pre-contract and post-contract activities.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, managing proposals, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and export controls. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related fields; or a Master’s degree with 1+ year experience.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs/RQFs to understand SOWs and contract requirements and advise on terms and risk.
• Examine estimates of materials, costs, and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Prepare proposal documents and coordinate internal reviews and approvals.
• Negotiate terms, cost/price, and fees with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee contract performance, monitoring schedules and deliverables.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the Precision Targeting & Protection (PT\&P) Operating Unit based in Apopka, Florida. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Preparation and Negotiation (Pre-Contract)
  • Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW) and contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms, conditions, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Examine estimates of materials, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure company proposals are fully responsive, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate internal review and approval.
  • Develop negotiation strategy with internal stakeholders, negotiate terms, conditions, cost/price, and fee.
  • Manage proposal fact‑finding and negotiations between customer and program team.
• Contract Administration and Closeout
  • Oversee contract performance, including schedules and deliverables, and take action to ensure satisfactory program performance.
  • Work with business management to monitor contract funding and payments.
  • Maintain and update contract and official program files and records.
  • Draft and submit correspondence to customers.
  • Research contract issues and prepare analysis or recommendations.
  • Collaborate with technical staff to address customer questions and requests.
• Overall
  • Administer, negotiate, terminate, and close‑out standard and non‑standard contracts.
  • Advise the program team of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of terms and conditions.
  • Apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and US Export Regulations daily.
  • Interface effectively with internal stakeholders and customer counterparts via email, telephone, or in person.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related fields – or a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience. Five years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management abilities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience using SAP.
• Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal and contractual requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $62,200 – $93,400.
• Potential for discretionary annual bonus and long‑term incentive for higher‑level positions.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit the Northrop Grumman EEO webpage. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.