
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
10K+ Employees
Principal Contract Administrator
United States-Florida-Melbourne, United States of America
Posted on Sep 14, 2026
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Job Description
Description
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.- Administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
- Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
- Partnership with capture, program management, finance, legal, and supply chain to develop international deal structures and negotiation objectives.
- Reviews and analyzes RFPs/RFQs for contractual, financial, and performance risks, drafting recommended clarification questions.
- Drafts and reviews contract language, custom terms and conditions, and special provisions (e.g., IP/data rights, warranties, indemnities, limitation of liability).
- Formulates, processes, and manages requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), formal claims, and contract change management processes.
- Partners with estimating and finance to evaluate contract types (FFP, CPFF/CPIF/CPAF, T&M, IDIQ) and conduct intermediate cost/price analysis.
- Ensures strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
- Prepares and delivers executive briefings to program management and senior leadership regarding proposals, negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Supports internal and external audits and reviews related to contracts and pricing frameworks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of progressive defense/government contracts management experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting contracts on moderately complex programs or competitive captures.
- Strong foundational knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes.
- Strong drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills for contract terms and conditions.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- Familiarity with export controls, security requirements (ITAR/EAR), and socioeconomic contracting requirements.
- Professional contract certifications (e.g., NCMA CPCM, CFCM, CCCM) or DAWIA equivalent defense contracting certifications.
- Basic awareness of program management concepts, including cost/schedule/performance and Earned Value Management (EVM).
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle...
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior
Posted
on Sep 14, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
$10B+
Market Cap
$84B+
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