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Contract Administrator 3 or 4

Posted 1 week agoBusiness & Finance

Compensation

$94,200–$141,200/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3) or Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4), located on-site in Dulles, VA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Advanced Response Capabilities (ARC) programs. This position requires a deep understanding of Government contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

  • Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously  

  • Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions  

  • Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters

  • Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals

  • Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on

  • Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

  • Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration

  • Other duties as assigned

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Government contracting experience that includes FAR/DFAR
  • Experience with MS Office Suite
  • Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Government contracting experience that includes FAR/DFAR
  • Experience with MS Office Suite
  • Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

  • NCMA certification

  • Proposal development and pricing experience

  • Risk analysis experience

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The 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.
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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Dulles, VA 20171, United States
Posted
Jan 8, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 7, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated
Jan 15, 2026, 05:32 PM
Compensation
$94,200 - $141,200 per year

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