Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Top Secret, Onsite

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4 for the Space Sector. This 100% onsite role supports contract management on critical programs and advises program managers on contractual and operational matters.

The successful candidate will negotiate and administer various contract types, understand FAR/DFAR implications, and collaborate across technical, program, finance, and security teams to mitigate risk and optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master’s with 6 years.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance / SCI preferred.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize proposal activities and manage multiple tasks.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with provisions.
• Advise program managers on contractual and operational matters.
• Negotiate complex contracts to achieve favorable terms and profits.
• Build customer relationships across geographically separated teams.
• Make timely decisions under deadlines.
• Collaborate with multiple organizations for seamless contract admin.

Skills

Excellent communication

M365 proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4 for the Space Sector. This 100% onsite role supports contract management on critical programs and advises program managers on contractual and operational matters.

The successful candidate will negotiate and administer various contract types, understand FAR/DFAR implications, and collaborate across technical, program, finance, and security teams to mitigate risk and optimize profitability.