Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Processes specifications, progress, and other reports.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
Compiles and analyzes data.
Maintains historical information.

This position may be filled at either the Level 3 or Level 4 depending upon candidate skills, knowledge and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration.
Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
Experience in contract negotiations.
Working knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFARS and ability to efficiently and effectively research FAR/DFAR information.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 Senior Principal Contract Administrator:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration.
Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
Experience in contract negotiations.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFARS and ability to efficiently and effectively research FAR/DFAR information.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
Solid foundation in interpreting and drafting changes to US Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and similar documents
Prior experience supporting contracts consisting of complex production efforts.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Active DoD Secret/Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10204730

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-03T20:07:10