Senior Contracts Administrator – DoD Proposals

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Southern California seeks a Contracts Administrator – Level 4 for onsite work in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta, CA. The role supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a fast-paced program office.

Up to 10% travel is required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. You will collaborate with program management, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure proper contract execution and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or advanced degrees with fewer years.
• Experience working large competitive DoD proposals.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types (DoD) and knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program obligations to ensure compliance and execution.
• Participate in contract proposal coordination to ensure timely submission to customers.
• Negotiate and administer various contract types, including DoD, under tight deadlines.
• Manage contract administration and customer activities per company policies and legal requirements.
• Guide cross-functional teams (tech, program, finance, supply chain, security) for seamless contract handling.
• Enter and maintain contract data in Contract Management System and Enterprise Accounting System.

Skills

Experience negotiating and Administeri

Contract management experience

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Proposal support for DoD programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Contract Management System

Enterprise Accounting System

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Southern California seeks a Contracts Administrator – Level 4 for onsite work in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta, CA. The role supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a fast-paced program office.

Up to 10% travel is required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. You will collaborate with program management, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure proper contract execution and risk mitigation.