Senior Contract Administration Manager – Space Programs

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 to lead contract management, risk assessment, and strategic initiatives for Space Security Contracts. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and leadership of a professionals group in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep DoW/DFAR knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Strong technical acumen in contract management.
• Strong technical acumen in M365.
• Financial acumen.
• An in-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR and experience with different contract types.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, extension, and negotiation of OU contracts.
• Conducts customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Lead a team of contract professionals.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and present risk and mitigation plans.
• Implement OU strategic goals, and advise senior leadership of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and establish infrastructure that enables maintenance of historical information.
• Implement policy and procedures, interview candidates, and support functional growth and development.
• May be required to travel to support customer and company engagements.

Skills

Contract management

M365

Financial acumen

FAR/DFAR

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 to lead contract management, risk assessment, and strategic initiatives for Space Security Contracts. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and leadership of a professionals group in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep DoW/DFAR knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure while mentoring others.