Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 94,200 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator at on-site Aurora, CO. The role handles proposal prep, contract negotiations, and contract administration with DoD customers, ensuring compliance with terms, schedules, and deliverables.

It requires clearance and experience in contracts, proposals, and risk management. Level 3 or 4 positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, with a 9/80 schedule and Friday time off every other week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Active DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Experience in contracts, proposals, business management or similar industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with the customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Review terms and conditions to address financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification and other risk areas, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management

Proposals

Customer interface

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or Level 4 (On‑site, 100% in Aurora, CO). Schedule: 9/80 with every other Friday off. The role supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, close‑out, administration and customer contact to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with the customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Review terms and conditions to address financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification and other risk areas, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for contractual matters.
• Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Experience in contracts, proposals, business management or similar industry experience.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree considered.Active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Experience in contracts, proposals, business management or similar industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Knowledge of contract types such as Firmed Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost‑Plus Fixed Fee or Cost‑Plus Award Fee.
• National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) Certification.
• Current, active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret/SCI security clearance.

Salary Range

Primary Level: $94,200 – $141,200
Secondary Level: $117,500 – $176,300

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Other Information

Relocation assistance: None available.

Travel: None required.

Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: SCI.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.