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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 collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 located in our Miramar facility in San Diego, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Our Contract Administrators are responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight
- Participate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers
- Participate in contract negotiations of a complex nature, including commercial and international contracts, in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
- Manage contract administration and customer contract activities of assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
- Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security for seamless contract administration
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval, and maintain historical information
- Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Build customer confidence and effectively cultivate relationships
- Enter and maintain contract data into contract and accounting systems, prioritizing activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- No clearance required to start
- Previous contracts administration or management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with international customers
- Experience working competitive DoD proposals
- Experience negotiating and administering contracts of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD and DoD Prime Contractors
- Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable Government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 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.
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 collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 located in our Miramar facility in San Diego, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Our Contract Administrators are responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight
- Participate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers
- Participate in contract negotiations of a complex nature, including commercial and international contracts, in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
- Manage contract administration and customer contract activities of assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
- Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security for seamless contract administration
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval, and maintain historical information
- Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Build customer confidence and effectively cultivate relationships
- Enter and maintain contract data into contract and accounting systems, prioritizing activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- No clearance required to start
- Previous contracts administration or management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with international customers
- Experience working competitive DoD proposals
- Experience negotiating and administering contracts of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD and DoD Prime Contractors
- Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable Government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 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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- Northrop Grumman42
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract administrator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, legal studies, or a related field
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and amendments
- Proficiency with contract management software such as Icertis, Apttus, or SAP Ariba
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS for federal or defense contracting roles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify risk and compliance issues
- CFCM, CPCM, or CPSM certification preferred for senior or government-facing positions
Tips for Your Contract Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to contract types
Hiring managers scan for the contract types you've managed, whether that's government FAR contracts, commercial agreements, or subcontracts. Name them explicitly in your resume rather than describing general contract work, so recruiters know your experience matches their environment.
Highlight your contract lifecycle fluency
Contract administrator roles vary widely by stage. Some focus on drafting and negotiation, others on execution and closeout. Clarify which phases you own in your work history so you're not passed over for roles that match your strengths perfectly.
Certify before you apply to federal roles
Federal and defense contract administrator postings frequently require or prefer a CFCM or CPCM certification. If you're targeting government contractors, earning one of these before applying positions you ahead of candidates with equivalent experience but no credential.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers for risk questions
Interviewers for contract administrator roles regularly ask how you've handled a disputed deliverable, a missed milestone, or an indemnity clause disagreement. Prepare two or three specific examples before your interview so you can answer without generalizing.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Contract administrator roles vary enormously in workload by contract volume and complexity. Before accepting, ask how many active contracts you'd manage and what the escalation process looks like, so you can assess whether the role matches your capacity and growth goals.
Contract Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract administrators?
The companies hiring the most contract administrators right now include Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems USA, and General Atomics, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large construction firms, and healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of openings nationwide.
How many contract administrator jobs are remote?
About 54% of contract administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest share in roles focused on commercial software licensing and procurement rather than construction or field-based contracts. On-site work remains more common in defense contracting and capital project environments where physical document management and site coordination are part of the role.
How do you become a contract administrator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, paralegal studies, or a related field. From there, build experience in purchasing, procurement, or legal support roles where you handle agreements and vendor relationships. Pursuing a certification such as the CFCM strengthens your candidacy, particularly for government or defense positions. Many contract administrators begin as contract coordinators or analysts and advance from there.
Can you get hired as a contract administrator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract administrator roles exist, particularly at larger organizations that hire coordinators or assistants to support senior staff. Emphasize transferable skills like attention to detail, experience with legal or procurement documents, and any coursework in business law or supply chain. Internships in procurement or compliance, even brief ones, carry real weight with hiring managers reviewing junior candidates.
What does the contract administrator interview process look like?
Most contract administrator interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR covering your background and availability. The second involves a hiring manager or team lead asking about your experience managing specific contract types and handling disputes or amendments. Some employers include a written exercise where you review a sample contract and identify issues or draft a clause.
Where can I find and apply to contract administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to contract administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience, industry focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before competition builds.
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