Contract Administrator

Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start:
No.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, 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 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.

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.

We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator based out of Charlottesville, Virginia. This position offers a 9/80 Schedule.

• Review, interpret, analyze, and understand customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and terms and conditions.
• Advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions and risk identification/mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proposals/basis of estimates are fully responsive to the SOW and customer requirements.
• Prepare proposal submittal documents and coordinate/complete appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach award through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price/fee, and other requirements.
• Coordinate and develop responses to fact‑finding, evaluation notices, and RFIs.
• Administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and non‑standard contractual agreements.
• Identify, document, and manage contract changes.
• Oversee contract requirements including schedules and deliverables and complete contract actions to ensure satisfactory contract performance.
• Work with program and business management team to closely monitor contract funding, payments, and changes.
• Maintain and update contract files and records.
• Draft and submit correspondence, requests, and notifications to customers.
• Research contract issues to analyze and recommend solutions.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and U.S. Export Regulations.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers.
• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer questions and requests.
• Initiate and complete actions related to contract closeout.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years or Master’s degree with 1 year of experience in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required.

• Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience applying Proposal and Contract principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal, contractual, and technical requirements.
• Prior experience as lead on a contract.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 – $98,300.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers multiple factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the…