Senior Contract Administrator & Negotiation Lead

Northrop Grumman; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator for the Microelectronics Center to join a high-visibility team in a fast-paced, in-office role. You will manage complex contracts across programs, lead negotiations, and coordinate with program teams to ensure compliant, timely performance.

The role requires a strong background in government contracting, proposal work, and MS Office proficiency, with U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related field; or Master’s with 2+ years of experience; high school diploma with 9+ years of related experience.
• Experience working with proposal development and negotiations.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Review and analyze RFPs to understand SOW/contract requirements and advise the program team.
• Ensure proposals are fully responsive and coordinate internal review and approvals.
• Manage proposal fact-finding and negotiations with customers.
• Establish good working relationships with customers to administer/modify/terminate contracts.
• Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and maintain compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with program management on contract funding and payments.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations; interpret terms and conditions.
• Interface with cross-functional groups during all phases of the contract lifecycle.

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator for the Microelectronics Center to join a high-visibility team in a fast-paced, in-office role. You will manage complex contracts across programs, lead negotiations, and coordinate with program teams to ensure compliant, timely performance.

The role requires a strong background in government contracting, proposal work, and MS Office proficiency, with U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance.