Senior Contracts Administrator – Secret Clearance, Defense

ngc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule

Education assistance

Training and Development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator in Linthicum, MD, on-site with a 9/80 schedule. You will lead contract administration for the AMS division, interfacing with program teams and customers on negotiations and changes.

The role requires a US citizen with a current active Secret clearance and a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field, plus progressive contract experience. On-site work is expected with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of contracts experience or a Master's with 3+ years in contracts or related field.
• 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the program team, including PM, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain, on contract administration and negotiation.
• Manage assigned contracts per company policies, ensure obligations are understood, and maintain historical data.
• Maintain contract data in the Enterprise Accounting System and ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract administration

US Citizenship

Security clearance

ERP/Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

9 years in lieu of degree

Tools

Enterprise Accounting System

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator in Linthicum, MD, on-site with a 9/80 schedule. You will lead contract administration for the AMS division, interfacing with program teams and customers on negotiations and changes.

The role requires a US citizen with a current active Secret clearance and a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field, plus progressive contract experience. On-site work is expected with strong collaboration across teams.