Senior Defense Contracts Administrator - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 89,900 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator to handle proposal preparation and contract administration. This role requires strong experience in managing contracts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel 25% of the time.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of contracts related experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of contracts related experience.
• Experience administering or negotiating various contract types.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with customers and business partners.
• Conduct proposal preparation and contract negotiation.
• Administer standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure successful program performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Proposal preparation

Communication

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator to handle proposal preparation and contract administration. This role requires strong experience in managing contracts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel 25% of the time.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and educational assistance.