Strategic Contract Administrator - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Principal Contract Administrator to support the MNX division. You will handle proposals, negotiations, administration, and liaison with customers to secure compliant program execution.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 5 years of contracts experience or a master's with 3 years, plus FAR/DFARS knowledge and MS Office skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain SAP are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years in contracts administration or related field.
• Master’s degree with 3 years in contracts administration or related field.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) is expected.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain SAP access are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues and monitor obligations.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and closeout.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and invoicing.
• Enter and maintain contract data in Contract Management/Enterprise Accounting Systems.

Skills

Contract administration

MS Word & Excel

US citizenship

Secret clearance

FAR/DFARS

SAP experience

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in contracts/related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Principal Contract Administrator to support the MNX division. You will handle proposals, negotiations, administration, and liaison with customers to secure compliant program execution.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 5 years of contracts experience or a master's with 3 years, plus FAR/DFARS knowledge and MS Office skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain SAP are required.