Contracts Administrator (Level 3/4) – TS-Eligible

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or 4 for onsite roles in Hanover, MD or Redondo Beach, CA, with 25% travel. You will support proposal prep, contract negotiation, and contract administration, partnering with program management and finance teams to ensure compliant, on-time delivery.

This role requires a degree with applicable years of experience or higher, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year. Additional 4+ years may substitute for degree.
• No clearance to start; must be able to obtain US Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience negotiating and administering various government contracts of varying sizes and types.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Prioritize multiple tasks, make timely decisions under deadlines and pressure.
• Interface with customers for contractual topics; build strong client relationships.
• Review terms and conditions; assess risks and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a business advisor to program managers on contractual matters.
• Monitor contracts to ensure obligations are understood and adhered to.
• Participate in negotiations, administration, change management, and customer contract activities.
• Enter and maintain contract data into management systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Adobe

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years

Master’s degree + 3 years

PhD + 1 year

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or 4 for onsite roles in Hanover, MD or Redondo Beach, CA, with 25% travel. You will support proposal prep, contract negotiation, and contract administration, partnering with program management and finance teams to ensure compliant, on-time delivery.

This role requires a degree with applicable years of experience or higher, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced