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Principal Contract Administrator

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Principal Contract Administrator

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Northrop Grumman

full-time

Posted: January 2, 2026

Job Description

In this role, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns Develop and execute negotiation strategy / plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies. Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors' Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters' degree Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Experience using FAR/DFARS Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module

Locations

  • San Diego, California, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly

Source: rule based estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Min 5 years experience with Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's (experience)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance (experience)
  • Experience using FAR/DFARS (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead company response to RFPs, understand SOW/contract requirements
  • Prepare proposal submittal documents, coordinate reviews
  • Develop responses to fact-finding/evaluation notices/RFIs
  • Develop/execute negotiation strategy
  • Maintain customer relationships, administer/modify/negotiate contracts
  • Oversee contract performance/schedules/deliverables
  • Advise on contractual rights/obligations
  • Maintain contract documents/program records
  • Provide contract support/review documents
  • Research contract issues/prepare analysis

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Principal Contract Administrator

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Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman logo

Northrop Grumman

full-time

Posted: January 2, 2026

Job Description

In this role, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns Develop and execute negotiation strategy / plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies. Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors' Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Masters' degree Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Experience using FAR/DFARS Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module

Locations

  • San Diego, California, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly

Source: rule based estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Min 5 years experience with Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's (experience)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance (experience)
  • Experience using FAR/DFARS (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead company response to RFPs, understand SOW/contract requirements
  • Prepare proposal submittal documents, coordinate reviews
  • Develop responses to fact-finding/evaluation notices/RFIs
  • Develop/execute negotiation strategy
  • Maintain customer relationships, administer/modify/negotiate contracts
  • Oversee contract performance/schedules/deliverables
  • Advise on contractual rights/obligations
  • Maintain contract documents/program records
  • Provide contract support/review documents
  • Research contract issues/prepare analysis

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