Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contract activities. This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA and will involve interfacing with customers to manage contractual issues and obligations.

You will administer standard and nonstandard contracts, oversee contract changes, and ensure timely delivery of CDRLs/SDRLs and invoicing. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in contract administration/management or a related field, or a Master’s degree with 3 years.
• 9 years of applied experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with 1ERP.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Administer standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers for contractual issues, monitoring contractual obligations, and ensuring clear communication.
• Manage contract changes, maintain historical information, and ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and invoice submission.
• Review terms and conditions to address financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other risk areas, recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

9 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

1ERP

Job description

Description

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security, delivering secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that protect the U.S. and its allies. The Marine Systems division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Principal Contract Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contract activities.

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start: No

Clearance Type: None

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

What You’ll Get to Do

• Provide support for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Administer standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers for contractual issues, monitoring contractual obligations, and ensuring clear communication.
• Manage contract changes, maintain historical information, and ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and invoice submission.
• Review terms and conditions to address financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other risk areas, recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

Basic Qualifications

• Either a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in contract administration/management or a related field (e.g., legal) or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• 9 years of applied experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with 1ERP.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with U.S. government customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Existing active DoD Secret clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a flexible 9/80 work schedule where available. The primary level salary range is $94,200.00 - $141,200.00, with additional compensation such as overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives for certain positions.

Equal Opportunity

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.