Senior Contract Administration Manager – TS Cleared

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contract Administrator to oversee multiple contracts professionals and manage the full acquisition lifecycle from business development through contract closeout, ensuring strong customer satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires knowledge of FAR/DFARS, strong negotiation, and concise communication. A current Top Secret clearance and SAP experience are required; travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience in Contracts Administration or a Master's with 3 years in contracts-related legal.
• Knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Strong proposal development and negotiation experience.
• Experience administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements.
• A current/active US Government Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Reviewing process specifications, progress, and other reports.
• Advising management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Preparing bids/proposals, administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts IAW company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Examining estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviewing and approving contractual documents.
• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations.
• Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
• Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and good change management discipline.
• Making decisions in a timely manner.
• Working with program, finance, supply chain, legal, security, and other functions.
• Building strong customer intimacy and engaging with employees.
• Conducting staff meetings and one on one sessions with direct reports.
• Assessing the business needs on assigned programs and working/elevating actions as needed.

Skills

Contracts administration

Negotiation

Proposal development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contract Administrator to oversee multiple contracts professionals and manage the full acquisition lifecycle from business development through contract closeout, ensuring strong customer satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires knowledge of FAR/DFARS, strong negotiation, and concise communication. A current Top Secret clearance and SAP experience are required; travel up to 10% may be involved.