Lead Contracts Administrator – Defense Programs

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 105,000 - 158,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 in MD to lead contract activities and support strategic programs. You will coordinate with program teams, manage proposals, and ensure compliance with policies and government standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 7+ years in contracts or a Master’s degree with experience, and US citizenship. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, with ERP/SAP familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years in Contracts Administration or 5 years with a Master’s
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Experience in Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
Background in Defense contracting and with USG or major defense contractors
Strong proposal development, negotiation, and written/spoken communication skills
US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
Relays information between program managers and internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Legal).
Examines estimates of material, production costs and delivery schedules.
Prepares bids; processes specifications and reports; informs management of rights and obligations.