Contract Administrator - Level 4

Contracts Administrator - Level 4 (Senior Principal) At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 4 (Senior Principal) to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals. Note: This position is located in Huntsville, AL. Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities. The successful candidate will be a direct report to MDWS Contracts Manager and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the GWS Functional, Program, and Contract Administration teams. Your Role and Impact: Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues. Build customer intimacy as well as be able to effectively cultivate relationships Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood 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 Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information Work under limited supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs 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. Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS or government acquisition regulations Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe Ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance What Counts as Professional Experience: Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management) Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge) Preferred Qualifications: Contract administration or contract management experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Cost-Plus Award Fee Experience with Other Transactions Self-starter who works collaboratively to achieve positive results with minimal direction Ability to apply contracting concepts to a variety of problems to develop creative solutions Mentorship of junior level professionals Active Secret clearance at time of application Soft Skills: Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment Have excellent communication skills Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations

Created: 2026-03-06