Contract Administrator III/IV — TS Clearance, Onsite

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Levels 3 or 4 in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role supports the Space Superiority Division's Integrated Missions Operating Unit, managing complex government contracts and guiding negotiations to protect program objectives.

You will partner with program managers and cross‑functional teams, applying FAR/DFAR knowledge, and ensuring compliant terms while maintaining SCI readiness as required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application with ability to maintain access.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
• Understanding government regulations such as FAR/DFAR.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize proposal activities and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate provisions.
• Serve as key business advisor to program managers on contractual matters.
• Plan and execute negotiations of complex contracts to achieve favorable terms and profit.
• Build customer relationships across geographically dispersed teams.
• Make timely decisions under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Collaborate with technical, program, finance, and security teams for contract administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Government contracting

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience

Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience

PhD with 1 year of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Levels 3 or 4 in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role supports the Space Superiority Division's Integrated Missions Operating Unit, managing complex government contracts and guiding negotiations to protect program objectives.

You will partner with program managers and cross‑functional teams, applying FAR/DFAR knowledge, and ensuring compliant terms while maintaining SCI readiness as required.