Manager Contract Administration 3
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Manager 3 to lead our team of qualified, diverse professionals to support our Advanced Weapons Business Unit (BU). The selected candidate will report directly to the Advanced Weapons Business Unit Contracts Director and support the Air Warfare Systems Operating Unit portfolio. This position will be located with our team in Northridge, CA.
Relocation package, sign on bonus and schedule flexibility may be available.
- Provides leadership, training, and guidance to direct reports
- Administers contracts which includes the following responsibilities, ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts formal correspondence, coordinates CDRL submittal with all stakeholders, ensures timely invoicing and payment, and reviews and executes contract modifications
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
- Responsible for direct reports’ performance in all facets of contracts administration support.
- Serves as the primary interface with the customer
- Facilitates the proposal review process and ensures internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Builds and leads a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelors and 10 years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 8 years related experience
- 2 + years of prior experience as a people leader managing a team of direct reports
- Experience with succession planning, professional development, and performance management to maintain a healthy talent pipeline.
- Experience successfully recruiting, training, and retaining employees at all skill levels.
- Experience planning and executing successful government contract negotiations
- Prior experience presenting to and negotiating with all levels of management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level government security clearance
- Ability to travel 25% of the time
- Degree in business or related fields
- JD or MBA
- NCMA Certifications
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
- Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, etc.
- 3 or more years’ direct Prime Systems contracting experience is strongly preferred
- Active Top Secret Clearance preferred
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $159,500–$239,300 a year
- 193% above the $68,120 median for Other jobs on Jobera (125,697 salaries).
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
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- October 27, 2026
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