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2027 Associate Contracts Administrator / Contracts Administrator (Active TS) - San Diego
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-San Diego
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Contracts Administrator or Contracts Administrator. This full-time, on-site position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector Rancho Bernardo office in San Diego, CA. As an Associate Contracts Administrator or Contracts Administrator , you will be the pivotal linchpin that transforms opportunity into agreement, driving program success and opening new growth avenues. Working side‑by‑side with the program management team, you will ensure every contract is executed efficiently and effectively, safeguarding both company and customer interests. What You’ll Do: • Own the contract lifecycle: from shaping the initial business deal, dissecting Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and crafting winning proposals, through rigorous negotiation, active contract management, to final close‑out. • Mitigate risk: analyze terms and conditions related to financials, delivery schedules, intellectual property, indemnification, termination, and more; recommend and implement effective mitigation strategies. • Evaluate complex solicitations: interpret Model Contracts, Statements of Work/Objectives (SOWs/SOOs), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), acceptance criteria, and other critical documents. • Drive proposal development: assemble compliant submittal packages that meet all technical, financial, and regulatory requirements. • Lead negotiations: partner with customers and internal stakeholders to secure mutually beneficial business deals while protecting the company’s risk posture. • Serve as the primary customer liaison: manage all official contract communications, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism. • Oversee multiple contracts simultaneously: manage contract value, funding, scope, and compliance across diverse contract types. Responsibilities to include but not limited to: • Analysis & Strategy. Assess requirements and translate them into actionable contract strategies. • Compliance Assurance. Verify that every proposal and contract adheres to company policies, legal standards, and customer mandates. • Stakeholder Collaboration. Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including program management, legal, finance, and operations, to ensure contract objectives are clearly understood and consistently executed. • Performance Monitoring. Track contract milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators; flag deviations early and drive corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within scope. • Documentation & Record Management. Maintain an organized repository of contracts, modifications, and related documentation, guaranteeing traceability and audit readiness. This requisition may be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2. Basic Qualifications for an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1): A candidate, regardless of age