Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

Principal Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, managing proposal preparation and contract negotiations. Collaborating with various program teams to ensure successful contract fulfillment.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $89,900 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary interface with customers and business partners in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration.
Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
Establish successful working relationships with customers and recommend process improvements.
Collaborate effectively with the program team to ensure successful program performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of contracts related experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of contracts related experience
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
Experienced working with Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and Undefinitized Contract Action (UCAs) or similar
Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract administrationproposal preparationRequests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs)Undefinitized Contract Action (UCAs)FARDFARS

Soft Skills

customer relationship managementprocess improvementcollaboration

Certifications

U.S. Government Secret security clearance