Senior Contracts Administrator (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; California (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Level 3 or Level 4 in Commerce, CA. The role embeds within the program management team to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration for complex defense contracts.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, adherence to government regulations, and collaboration across technical, program, finance, and security functions to ensure successful contract execution.

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR or government acquisition regulations.
• Proven experience in contract administration and customer contact activities.
• MS Office and Adobe experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and programs to ensure obligations are understood and met.
• Coordinate and prepare contract proposals for timely submission.
• Participate in contract negotiations and manage contract administration per policies.
• Handle contract changes, maintain historical data, and assess risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Contract Management System

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Contracts Administrator at Level 3 or Level 4 in Commerce, CA. The role embeds within the program management team to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration for complex defense contracts.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, adherence to government regulations, and collaboration across technical, program, finance, and security functions to ensure successful contract execution.