2026 Associate Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$60,200 - $113,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Launcher Systems Operating Unit at Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities. The role ensures proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. The position is full-time and on-site in Sunnyvale, California; Baltimore, Maryland; or San Diego, California. The role administers standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts. Working under general supervision, the administrator develops solutions to routine and complex contractual matters, supports assigned programs, and helps ensure contractual obligations are understood and fulfilled. The role also involves reviewing contract terms and conditions, managing contract changes and records, supporting financial goals, maintaining contract data, and ensuring timely delivery of contractual deliverables and invoices.

Requirements

Associate Contract Administrator: completing or completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, in a business or business-adjacent field such as accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, legal studies, mathematics, statistics, risk management, or global supply chain.
Contract Administrator: completing or completed a master's degree from an accredited institution, in a business or business-adjacent field such as accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, legal studies, mathematics, statistics, risk management, or global supply chain.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 1ERP.
Secret clearance.
Experience with U.S. government customers.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary customer interface for contractual issues and monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities for assigned contracts.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters under general supervision and ensure compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
Review terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers concerning assigned contractual matters.
Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.