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Manager Contract Administration 2

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CAJob$115–200K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$115–200K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Contract Manager 2 to lead the West Coast contracts setup group supporting multiple divisions. The manager oversees staff across several campuses and remote locations, coordinates with contract and business management teams, and manages contract processing in SAP. The role also covers metrics, training, data integrity, peer review audits, and staff guidance. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Woodland Hills, or Rolling Meadows.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contracts AdministrationFAR/DFARSMS OfficeExcelMS PowerPointLeadershipSupervisionSAPDoD ContractingCollaborationCustomer ManagementIndependent WorkAttention to DetailData IntegrityOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree or 12 Years Applied Experience8 Years Contracts Administration Experience6 Years Contracts Administration Experience12 Years Applied ExperienceUS CitizenshipSecret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber (https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/mission-solutions/cyber) solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for your to join our team as a Contract Manager 2 based in Salt Lake City, UT; Woodland Hills, CA; or Rolling Meadows, IL supporting the overall Sector, with direct support provided to multiple divisions.

What You’ll Get to Do:

This manager position will lead the West Coast contracts setup group in support of loading, inputting and modifying a broad range of contracts into the SAP system. The successful candidate will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the MS CSG Manager, East Coast CSG Manager and local contract and business management teams.

Responsibilities of the West Coast CSG Contracts Manager include managing a staff of 7 CSG reps across 3 separate campuses, as well as 2 remote employees. CSG Manager is also responsible for metrics reporting, providing training to staff, data integrity of direct reports, conducting and leading peer review audits, and processing actions within the SAP system.

The West Coast CSG Contracts Manager must possess the ability to work collaboratively with the East Coast CSG Contracts Manager, effectively manage internal customers, and provide guidance and direction to staff based upon the requirements of contracts. Must be a self-starter, have ability to work independently and have a high level of attention to detail with a focus on data integrity. Must have strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years experience working as a Contracts Administration professional or relevant work experience OR a Master's Degree with 6 years

  • Will accept 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.

  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of contracts administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.

  • MS Office proficiency, specifically with Excel and MS Powerpoint.

  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in DoD contracting

  • Proficiency in SAP (SD and/or PS modules)

  • Ability to obtain and maintain s US Government Secret clearance.

What We Can Offer You –

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $199,700.00

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.

Job Category: Business Management

How this job compares

Set against the 580 open Contract Administration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–200K/yr
  • California median$80–123K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$87–152K/yr336 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $157K, is 58% above the California median midpoint ($99K) — in the top quarter of Contract Administration salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Contract Administration jobs in California and 580 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Contract Administration postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (481 postings).
Education
201 of the 580 open Contract Administration jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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