Contracts Administrator I — Growth in Government Contracts

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1) or Contracts Administrator (Level 2) to support high-visibility programs. You will engage in negotiations with customers, review terms, and help ensure on-time contractual deliverables while learning the business of government contracting.

The role requires a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain security clearance, and a strong foundation in business, administration, or legal studies; travel around 10% is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by Summer 2027 or equivalent.
• Majoring in Business, Administration, Legal, or similar field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate FAR terms and conditions with customers and internal teams.
• Review terms, conditions, and risks of financial terms, delivery, warranty, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop solutions to ensure contract compliance on assigned programs.
• Maintain contract data in Contract Management System and related platforms.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Written communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree by Summer 2027

Master's degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Contract Management System

Enterprise Accounting System

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1) or Contracts Administrator (Level 2) to support high-visibility programs. You will engage in negotiations with customers, review terms, and help ensure on-time contractual deliverables while learning the business of government contracting.

The role requires a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain security clearance, and a strong foundation in business, administration, or legal studies; travel around 10% is