2027 Associate Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Unit.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Contract Administrator (T01) or Contract Administrator (T02).

Roles and Responsibilities

• This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including some Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment.  We’re looking for someone who is excited and curious about learning, growing and contributing the Defining Possible here in Contracts. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with different contract types.

• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.

• Under general supervision, developing solutions ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.

• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.

• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

• Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Contracts Administrator (T01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:  

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by Summer 2027.

• Be majoring in or having majored in Business Management, Business Administration, Legal, or similar degree.

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher.

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular). 

• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.

• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.

• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.

• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.

• Experience with negotiating FAR terms and conditions

• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree

• Working knowledge of US Government contracting

• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Pay Range 

Pay Range for Level 1:

$54,400.00 - $81,600.00

Pay Range for Level 2:

$65,500.00  - $98,300.00