Senior Principal Contract Manager – DoD (Secret) Onsite

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 Work Schedule

Education Assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to support the Airborne Multifunction Sensors division. This full-time onsite role offers a 9/80 schedule and requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

The candidate will lead contracts from pre-proposal through closeout, negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and drive risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in contracts administration/management or related field (i.e. legal) OR a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract and agreement types.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts from pre-proposal through closeout for standard and non-standard contracts.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain contract documents and program records; monitor performance schedules.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in contracts administration/management or related field

Master’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to support the Airborne Multifunction Sensors division. This full-time onsite role offers a 9/80 schedule and requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

The candidate will lead contracts from pre-proposal through closeout, negotiate terms, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and drive risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential.