Senior Principal Government Contracts Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA is seeking a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator to join the Advanced Weapons team. On-site only.

The role administers U.S. Government contracts from proposal through closeout, collaborates with program management, finance, and supply chain, and requires FAR/DFARS knowledge and an Active Secret clearance.

A Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience (or a Master’s with 4+ years) plus strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years' Government contract experience.
• Active Secret clearance, within the last 5 years.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials).
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage contracts lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of U.S. Government contracts from proposal and award through performance and closeout.
• Assist with proposal preparation, contract review, and customer communications for assigned efforts.
• Review terms and conditions and identify contractual issues, risks, and actions for internal coordination.
• Prepare, track, and maintain contractual correspondence, files, modifications, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, supply chain to ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor deliverables, reporting requirements, and data calls for timely submission and performance.
• Support contract change management and maintain historical records.
• Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews on assigned contracts.
• Assist with NDAs and other contractual documents per company guidance.
• Support capture and proposal efforts with contract-related inputs, compliance reviews, and risk identification.

Skills

Cross-functional

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Contract administration

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA is seeking a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator to join the Advanced Weapons team. On-site only.

The role administers U.S. Government contracts from proposal through closeout, collaborates with program management, finance, and supply chain, and requires FAR/DFARS knowledge and an Active Secret clearance.

A Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience (or a Master’s with 4+ years) plus strong communication and organizational skills are essential.