Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

3d • $72,400 - $108,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Contract Administrator for its Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is a full-time onsite position with a 9/80 schedule. The administrator is embedded in the program management team and supports program execution and new growth opportunities across the portfolio, including direct commercial sale procurement contracts, post-production support, warranty, U.S. Government contracts, and contract reviews for selected new business pursuits.

The position supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration, and customer contract activities. As a primary customer interface, the Contract Administrator communicates contractual obligations, helps ensure requirements are fulfilled, manages contract changes, and maintains historical contract information. The work includes reviewing commercial and government contract terms, identifying risks and recommending mitigations, resolving contractual matters under general supervision, supporting financial goals, preparing customer communications, maintaining contract system data, and ensuring timely deliverables and invoices. The role has visibility with senior program reviews and requires effective communication, negotiation, and deadline management in a complex environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in contract management/administration or a related field, such as contracts-related legal, pricing, or business management; alternatively, 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Working knowledge of government compliance and regulations.
• Law, business, or other relevant advanced degree.
• Experience with contract negotiation.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities for assigned contracts.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned contractual matters and communicate contractual obligations to relevant parties.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage contract changes while maintaining historical contract information.
• Review terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare written communications for internal and external customers regarding assigned contractual matters.
• Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Participate in program, Division, and Sector submittals and reviews, and manage tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule, where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level