Senior Contract Administrator - RFP Lead & Negotiations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Contract Administrator for the on-site San Diego, CA area. This role focuses on RQ-4 contracts, coordinating responses to RFPs, and ensuring proposals fully meet requirements while mitigating risk.

Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership are essential. The position requires handling complex contracts, maintaining program records, and interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD with related contract experience
• Experience with various contract types (T&M, cost, firm fixed price)
• Experience with proposals, negotiations, and RFP/RFI processes
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance within a reasonable time

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate responses to customer RFPs to interpret SOW/contract requirements and advise program teams on risk mitigation.
• Ensure proposals are fully responsive and coordinate internal review and approvals.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach favorable terms for Northrop Grumman and customer.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers and oversee contract performance and documentation.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Proposal development

Contract negotiations

RFP/RFI responses

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience

Master’s degree with 3 years of experience

PhD with 1 year of experience

Tools

IDIQs/BOAs

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Contract Administrator for the on-site San Diego, CA area. This role focuses on RQ-4 contracts, coordinating responses to RFPs, and ensuring proposals fully meet requirements while mitigating risk.

Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership are essential. The position requires handling complex contracts, maintaining program records, and interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.