Principal Contract Administrator
Quick Summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation,
Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and und
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 Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD supporting the Mission Next (MNX) Division.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThe selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to enable contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard contracts through proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and closeout by interfacing with all levels of management and customer counterparts.
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Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
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Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
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Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
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Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
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Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
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Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
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Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
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Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
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Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (including CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.
The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
Requirements
~1 min readA Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in contracts administration/management or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, insurance); OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Experience using FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
Experience using MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
U.S citizenship required.
A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance AND the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) is required.
Experience in customer relations and/or in customer-facing roles
Prior leadership experience.
Experience with US Government customers/contracts.
Experience with international customers/contracts.
Experience using SAP.
A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret 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
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 10, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
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- Trust Level
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- October 5, 2026
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