Contracts Administrator – TS Clearance & Proposals

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San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+
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Relocation assistance
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Competitive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator for an on-site role at the Rancho Bernardo campus in San Diego. The position involves managing the full contract lifecycle, from initial deal shaping through close-out, with emphasis on risk mitigation and compliant proposal development.

Primary duties include negotiating with customers, interpreting SOWs/CDRLs, and coordinating with program management, legal, finance, and operations to ensure contract objectives are met while safeguarding

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business management and/or contract administration (or a Master with 1 year).
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with BI within last 6 years or in CE).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a SAP clearance before employment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Own the contract lifecycle from shaping the deal through close-out.
  • Mitigate risk by reviewing terms related to financials, delivery, IP, indemnification, termination.
  • Evaluate solicitations, model contracts, SOWs/SOOs, CDRLs and acceptance criteria.
  • Drive proposal development to meet technical, financial and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead negotiations with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary customer liaison for contract communications.

Skills

Excellent communication
Strong analytical mindset
Self-directed
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management/contract administration
Master's degree in business management/contract administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator for an on-site role at the Rancho Bernardo campus in San Diego. The position involves managing the full contract lifecycle, from initial deal shaping through close-out, with emphasis on risk mitigation and compliant proposal development.

Primary duties include negotiating with customers, interpreting SOWs/CDRLs, and coordinating with program management, legal, finance, and operations to ensure contract objectives are met while safeguarding

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