Senior Contract Manager – DoD Proposals & Negotiations

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA, seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to oversee DoD contracts within the AARGM-ER program.

The role includes proposal management, negotiations and contract closeout in a structured nine‑hour day with every other Friday off. The candidate will work with advanced weapons programs, apply regulatory requirements, and liaise with government and customer counterparts while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Required knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract types.
• Ability to research FAR/DFAR information efficiently.
• Experience with contract negotiations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage DoD contracts including negotiations, administration and closeout.
• Provide strategic guidance to management on contractual risks and obligations.
• Lead development and improvement of contract management processes.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

Secret clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA, seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to oversee DoD contracts within the AARGM-ER program.

The role includes proposal management, negotiations and contract closeout in a structured nine‑hour day with every other Friday off. The candidate will work with advanced weapons programs, apply regulatory requirements, and liaise with government and customer counterparts while maintaining the highest ethical standards.