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Contracts Administrator - Level 4

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$101,400 - $152,200

This position is a team leadership role within Northrop Grumman's Space Sector focused on administering and negotiating defense contracts of significant complexity. The Contract Administrator Level 4 will oversee proposal prioritization, manage multiple concurrent contract negotiations, and collaborate across technical, program, finance, and supply chain functions to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation. The role suits experienced contracts professionals with deep knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and proven success negotiating various contract types for Department of Defense programs. You'll need strong independent judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining strategic customer relationships. This is ideal for someone who combines technical contracting expertise with business acumen and the ability to guide cross-functional teams toward successful contract outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of contracts experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years, or 12+ years experience without degreeExperience negotiating and administering various FAR/DFAR compliant contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Cost-Plus Fixed FeeAbility to obtain and maintain U.S. Government DOD Secret security clearanceAdvanced proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft 365Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with detail-oriented approachActive DOD Secret clearance preferred; MBA or JD a plus
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Listed February 19, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.