Senior Contracts Administrator: International Deals

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator (A03) to join the MDC2/SCS Bus and RAD Division in a role focused on International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). This mid-career position serves as a strategic business advisor, using analysis and judgment to shape deals and maximize program outcomes.

The role involves negotiating contracts, reviewing RFPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop deal structures while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or related field; 6+ years in defense/government contracts management.
• Experience managing or supporting contracts on moderately complex programs or competitive captures.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills for contract terms and conditions.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contact activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop international deal structures and negotiation objectives.
• Reviews RFPs/RFQs for risks and drafts clarifying questions.
• Drafts and reviews contract language, terms and provisions (IP/data rights, warranties, indemnities).
• Manages requests for equitable adjustments, formal claims, and contract change management.
• Collaborates with estimating and finance to evaluate contract types and cost analysis.
• Ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, ITAR/EAR.
• Prepares and delivers executive briefings on proposals, negotiations, and risk mitigation.
• Supports audits and reviews related to contracts and pricing frameworks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

International deals

Stakeholder management

Redlining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Law/Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator (A03) to join the MDC2/SCS Bus and RAD Division in a role focused on International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). This mid-career position serves as a strategic business advisor, using analysis and judgment to shape deals and maximize program outcomes.

The role involves negotiating contracts, reviewing RFPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop deal structures while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR