Senior Contracts Administrator — Government & Defense

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to support the MNX team. The role involves managing contract administration, change control, and proposal negotiation, interfacing with program management, legal, and engineering to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.

You will coordinate with Government and non-Government customers, maintain contractual records, and contribute to strategic discussions on risk and mitigation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in contracts or related field; 5 years’ experience, or Master’s with 3 years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and various contract vehicles (OTs, MOUs, CRADAs).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface with customers and partners on contract administration.
• Manage contract changes, deliverables, and negotiation support.
• Prepare written communications for contracts; support proposal coordination and fact-finding.
• Enter and maintain contract data in ERP systems and monitor compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiations

Proposal coordination

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Team collaboration

Security clearance

1ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in contracts or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

1ERP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to support the MNX team. The role involves managing contract administration, change control, and proposal negotiation, interfacing with program management, legal, and engineering to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.

You will coordinate with Government and non-Government customers, maintain contractual records, and contribute to strategic discussions on risk and mitigation in a fast-paced