Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Contracts Administrator (Level 1) or Contracts Administrator (Level 2). This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Unit.
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
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.
Basic Qualifications for 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 Master’s degree from an accredited institution by Summer 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of contracts, business, law, or similar experience by Summer 2027.
Be majoring in or having majored in 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Legal studies, or a similar field, completed or in progress by Summer 2027
- Master's degree in Business, Administration, Legal studies, or a similar field, completed or in progress by Summer 2027, for the Contracts Administrator Level 2 track
- Bachelor's degree plus two years of contracts, business, law, or similar experience by Summer 2027, for the Contracts Administrator Level 2 track
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain program special access within a reasonable period
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or higher
- Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience
- Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills
- Presentation and written communication skills
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
- Experience working autonomously on complex projects
- Experience negotiating FAR terms and conditions
- Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
- Working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting
- Aerospace or defense industry experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
