Senior Contracts Administrator – DoD Proposals

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in California is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 4 to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration onsite in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta.

The role requires up to 10% travel and strong collaboration across program management teams. The position emphasizes experience with DoD contracts, diverse contract types, and risk assessment under FAR/DFAR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, OR Master’s with 6 years, OR PhD with 4 years; additional 4+ years can substitute.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience working large competitive DoD proposals.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types with the DoD.
• Thorough understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program obligations, ensuring communication and adherence.
• Assist in contract proposal coordination and timely submission to customers.
• Participate in complex contract negotiations, including international terms.
• Manage contract administration and customer activities per policies and requirements.
• Collaborate with technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security teams for smooth contract administration.
• Prepare and manage contract change requests and maintain history.
• Review terms to assess risks in financial terms, delivery, IP, termination, indemnification, etc.
• Build and maintain customer relationships across geographic locations.
• Enter and manage contract data in management systems; juggle multiple tasks.

Skills

DoD proposals

Contract negotiations

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years

Master’s degree + 6 years

PhD + 4 years

4+ years substitute for degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in California is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 4 to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration onsite in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta.

The role requires up to 10% travel and strong collaboration across program management teams. The position emphasizes experience with DoD contracts, diverse contract types, and risk assessment under FAR/DFAR guidelines.