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

• 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

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