DoD Contracts Administrator – Secret Clearance (Principal/Sr)

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Linthicum, MD. This onsite role supports proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration within the program management team. DoD secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility potential.

Role requires DoD contracting knowledge, FAR/DFAR familiarity, and MS Office/Adobe proficiency. Primary eligibility includes a TS/SCI or Secret clearance, with salary guidance and benefits noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of DoD contracting and government regs.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing contract changes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts to ensure obligations are understood.
• Support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Maintain contract data in management systems and ensure compliance.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

DoD/acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ yrs exp

Master’s degree + 3+ yrs exp

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Linthicum, MD. This onsite role supports proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration within the program management team. DoD secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility potential.

Role requires DoD contracting knowledge, FAR/DFAR familiarity, and MS Office/Adobe proficiency. Primary eligibility includes a TS/SCI or Secret clearance, with salary guidance and benefits noted in the posting.