Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

Contract Administrator managing contracts for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Supporting proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract administration while ensuring compliance with requirement.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities.
Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities.
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Contract Administration/Management or another Business Administration related function OR a Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience.
Will consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationcontract managementproposal preparationcontract negotiationrisk mitigation strategiescontract changes management

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

U.S. Government Secret clearance