Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (A04) to join the Advanced Weapons team of qualified professionals. This is an on-site position located in Northridge, CA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role. Relocation, sign-on bonus, and schedule flexibility may be available. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.


The selected candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Contracts organization and support assigned Government programs, proposals, and contracts operations activities. This role will work closely with business management, program management, operations, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to support administration of contracts throughout the contract life cycle.


The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, communicating clearly with internal stakeholders and customers, and applying sound judgment to contractual matters. This position requires a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Key Responsibilities

· Support the administration of assigned U.S. Government contracts from proposal and award through performance and closeout

· Assist with proposal preparation, contract review, contract administration, and customer communications for assigned efforts

· Review terms and conditions and identify contractual issues, risks, and required actions for internal coordination

· Prepare, track, and maintain contractual correspondence, contract files, modifications, and related documentation

· Coordinate with program management, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to help ensure compliance with contract requirements

· Monitor contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, and data calls to support timely submission and performance

· Support contract change management activities and maintain historical contractual records

· Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews related to assigned contracts

· Assist with review and processing of non-disclosure agreements and other contractual documents in accordance with company guidance

· Help communicate contractual obligations and requirements to internal stakeholders

· Support capture and proposal efforts with contract-related inputs, compliance reviews, and risk identification

Basic Qualifications – Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator (A04)

· Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration, contracts management, supply chain, business management, or a related field; or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

· Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts

· Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS

· Experience with one or more contract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time & Material

· Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to review and interpret contractual terms and support resolution of contractual issues

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

· Active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed within the last 5 years

· Ability to obtain and maintain program-specific accesses as required

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in the aerospace and defense industry

· Experience supporting proposal activities and contract negotiations

· Familiarity with technical data packages and/or data rights

· Experience supporting restricted programs or working in closed program areas

· Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited oversight

· Experience collaborating with internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment

· Experience supporting early development stage efforts

· Familiarity with contract administration systems and tools

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.