Senior Manager, DoD Contract Administration

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager, Contract Administration to lead a contracts team for DoD programs, ensuring strategy, compliance, and risk management. The role requires DoD contract expertise and strong negotiation skills, with on-site work in WV or MN.

Travel domestically is possible, and clearance is required for some programs. The candidate will manage multiple program contracts, partner across functions, and drive performance while aligning with company policies and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years federal contract experience, or Master’s with 4+ years.
• DoD FAR/DFARS knowledge required.
• Experience with government contracts and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor contracts team and manage workloads.
• Develop and execute contract strategy for DoD programs.
• Negotiate and administer USG, commercial, and international contracts.
• Ensure compliance and manage risk with internal stakeholders.
• Engage with customers and leadership on status and opportunities.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Proposal development

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager, Contract Administration to lead a contracts team for DoD programs, ensuring strategy, compliance, and risk management. The role requires DoD contract expertise and strong negotiation skills, with on-site work in WV or MN.

Travel domestically is possible, and clearance is required for some programs. The candidate will manage multiple program contracts, partner across functions, and drive performance while aligning with company policies and customer expectations.