Senior Contracts Strategist — Negotiation & Compliance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration for complex programs. The role requires close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant contract execution.

The selected candidate will manage routine and complex contractual issues, monitor deliverables, and maintain contract data across systems, while supporting financial goals and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of contracts experience, or Master's with 6 years, or 12 years in lieu.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience with 1ERP and government customers (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary interface with the customer for contractual issues.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage changes and maintain historical information.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in contracts or related field

Master's degree in contracts or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

1ERP

Contract Management System

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration for complex programs. The role requires close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant contract execution.

The selected candidate will manage routine and complex contractual issues, monitor deliverables, and maintain contract data across systems, while supporting financial goals and risk mitigation.