Principal Contract Administrator – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

. Interfaces with external customers and internal business partners, conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration .

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $77,000 - $115,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interfaces with external customers and internal business partners, conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration
Examines proposal requirements and estimates, prepares bids, analyzes terms and conditions to evaluate risk, accuracy, and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Processes contractual documentation and reports, advises management of contractual rights and obligations, compiles and analyzes data, and maintains historical information
Facilitates proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries, interfacing with DCMA or customer as required via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional contracts experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional contracts experience
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract administrationproposal preparationrisk analysisdata analysiscontractual documentation processingbillingpayment collectionFAR requirementsDFARS requirements

Soft Skills

decision makingtime managementability to work under pressureinterpersonal communication

Certifications

U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance