Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Contracts Professional Level 3 or Level 4 to support the Strike Division. This on-site role is located in Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA, following a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include contract administration, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and customer specifications. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience (or a master’s with 3 years), knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of contracts experience or Master’s with 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Experience with multiple contract types: Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher; background check within 6 years or Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor contract and program to ensure contractual obligations are understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, and administration.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage changes.

Skills

Travel availability

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract types knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree +5 years’ related experience

Master’s Degree +3 years’ related experience

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 3 (Principal Contracts Administrator) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator) to support our Strike Division. This position will be located on‑site at the Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA offices and will follow a 9/80 schedule.

Primary Job Duties

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level 3

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience in the same fields.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level 4

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of professional work experience in the same fields.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience within aerospace or defense.
• Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types.
• Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate).
• Current, active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance.

Salary Range

Florida Level 3: $81,400 – $122,000
Florida Level 4: $101,400 – $152,200
California Level 3: $94,200 – $141,200
California Level 4: $117,500 – 176,300

Salary is commensurate with experience and based on geographic location. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentive programs for higher‑level positions.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO Statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.