Contract Administrator
Quick Summary
The Contract Administrator (CA) will support the Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) portfolio located within the Advanced Communications and Networks (ACN) Operating Unit.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator based out of San Diego, CA. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThe Contract Administrator (CA) will support the Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) portfolio located within the Advanced Communications and Networks (ACN) Operating Unit. Reporting directly to the Manager of Contracts, the CA will serve as the primary contact to the customer, administering a portfolio of mostly cost-type development contracts. The CA is responsible for all formal contract communications, and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development efforts, the position will also support various new business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole-source.
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Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
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Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
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Coordinate with functional teams and management to lead internal proposal approval process
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Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions
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Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence
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Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed
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Ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations
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Administer, negotiate, and perform closeout of contracts
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Maintain an open and healthy relationship with internal and external customers
Requirements
~1 min readBachelors’ Degree with 2 years of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management, etc.) - OR - a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience as described above.
U.S. Citizenship
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance
Experience using FAR/DFARS
Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module
Experience with Contract Negotiation
Experience working with NDA's
Current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $75,800–$113,800 a year
- 39% above the $67,995 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,710 salaries).
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 9
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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