Strategic Contracts Administration Manager (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manager Contracts Administration 2 to lead a contracting team onsite. The role focuses on customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk mitigation, with responsibility for negotiations and strategic contract stewardship.

The position requires leadership experience in government contracting, proficiency with FAR/DFAR, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. 9/80 work schedule; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD with required years of experience in government contracting.
• Experience negotiating and administering fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts.
• FAR/DFAR familiarity and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities in contracts teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contracting portfolio within the assigned program or business area.
• Review and approve contractual documents to protect risk posture and ensure compliance.
• Plan and execute successful negotiations of complex contracts to meet profit and risk objectives.
• Provide direct supervision of contract administrators and development planning.
• Collaborate with program management, legal, finance, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Compliance awareness

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manager Contracts Administration 2 to lead a contracting team onsite. The role focuses on customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk mitigation, with responsibility for negotiations and strategic contract stewardship.

The position requires leadership experience in government contracting, proficiency with FAR/DFAR, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. 9/80 work schedule; relocation assistance may be available.