Strategic Contracts Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 141,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan
Savings Plan
9/80 Schedule
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator in a role based on-site in California. The candidate will support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration to ensure proper contract acquisition while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The position requires a Secret clearance and 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s with 3+ years. Primary duties include monitoring contractual obligations, reviewing terms, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field with applicable experience.
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation, and risk assessment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and ERP tools; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary interface with customers for contractual issues and negotiations.
  • Manage contract changes, delivery requirements and invoicing in accordance with policies.
  • Prepare proposals, review terms and conditions, and mitigate risks.
  • Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and maintain system data.

Skills

MS Excel
MS Office
Contract management
Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Tools

ERP software
FAR/DFARS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator in a role based on-site in California. The candidate will support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration to ensure proper contract acquisition while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The position requires a Secret clearance and 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s with 3+ years. Primary duties include monitoring contractual obligations, reviewing terms, and maintaining documentation.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Principal Contracts Strategist (Secret Clearance)
Senior Principal Contracts Strategist (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp. • Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site
USD 112,000 - 176,000
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
+3
Senior Defense Contracts Administrator - Secret Clearance
Senior Defense Contracts Administrator - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman • San Diego (CA)

On-site
USD 89,900 - 141,200
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
+2
Senior Contracts Strategist — Negotiation & Compliance
Senior Contracts Strategist — Negotiation & Compliance

Northrop Grumman Corp. • Linthicum (MD)

On-site
USD 112,000 - 176,000
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Comprehensive benefits package
Senior Principal Contract Admin - Secret Clearance
Senior Principal Contract Admin - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman • San Diego (CA)

On-site
USD 117,500 - 176,300
Health Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Senior Contracts & Proposals Lead (Secret Clearance)
Senior Contracts & Proposals Lead (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman • Sykesville (MD)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 135,000
Senior Defense Contracts Administrator - Secret Clearance
Senior Defense Contracts Administrator - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site
USD 89,900 - 141,200
Health insurance
Paid Time Off
Educational assistance
+1
Senior Contracts Administrator - DoD & Proposals (Onsite)
Senior Contracts Administrator - DoD & Proposals (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman Corp. • Goleta (CA)

On-site
USD 118,000 - 176,000
Lead Contracts Administrator – Defense Programs
Lead Contracts Administrator – Defense Programs

0090 CORP-Corporate Office • United States

On-site
USD 105,000 - 158,000
Senior Contracts Negotiator & Admin (Secret Clearance Ready)
Senior Contracts Negotiator & Admin (Secret Clearance Ready)

Northrop Grumman Corp. • Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 141,000
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
+3
Lead Contracts Administrator - DoD Proposals
Lead Contracts Administrator - DoD Proposals

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Oxnard (CA)

On-site
USD 146,000 - 220,000
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
+3