Contracts Administrator 3 or 4

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal) , located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Integrated Missions Operating Unit (IMOU) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of Government contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

Your Role and Impact:

• Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
• Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
• Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
• Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
• Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Your Preferred Edge:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
• Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
• Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00