2026 Associate Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; United States; In loco; USD 54.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman seeks an Associate Contract Administrator (Level 1) to join the Contract Set Up Group in Defense Systems Sector. This role supports contract setup activities across Northridge, CA; Plymouth, MN; and Mesa, AZ, with travel as needed.

The candidate will interpret contracts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure accurate SAP setups while preventing financial reporting issues. Strong Excel skills and government contracting knowledge are essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of government contracting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; capable of large data sets, pivots, charts, and graphs.

Mansioni

• Interpret contract and enter into SAP Contract Setup Form.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on contract and setup requirements.
• Investigate and resolve billing labor category errors affecting reporting.
• Lead SAP Setup kickoff meetings with contracts and stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly to address setup questions and avoid errors.
• Provide recommendations to prevent issues with financial reporting and invoicing.
• Update SAP S/4HANA with negotiated contract parameters.
• Support data requests from programs, customers, and management.

Conoscenze

Excel proficiency

Pivot tables

Data visualization

Formazione

Bachelor's degree with no experience

Associate’s degree with 4 years government contracting experience

Strumenti

SAP S4 HANA

Descrizione del lavoro

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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.

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, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for an Associate Contract Administrator (Level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will be responsible for Contract Set Up Group (CSG) activities within Defense Systems Sector. This position will be based in Northridge, CA, Mesa, AZ, Plymouth, MN or any NG onsite location.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret Contract and enter into SAP Contract Setup Form - Analyze contract to determine setup requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to collaborate on contract and setup requirements.
• Investigate and resolve issues to include billing labor category errors that have an impact on business management reporting and billing.
• Interact with Contract Administrator and other stakeholders on SAP Setup - Lead formal and informal contract kickoff meetings.
• Communicate effectively to address key setup questions and to avoid setup errors.
• Provide recommendations to contracts and business management to prevent issues with financial reporting, invoicing, and cash.
• Incorporate changes into the SAP S4 HANA system that reflect negotiated and agreed-upon contract parameters and guidelines.
• Support requests for data by programs, customers, and company management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with no experience, Associate’s degree with 4 years Understanding of government contracting.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manage large sets of data and create pivot tables, charts, and graphs to summarize information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in contract set up within SAP S4 HANA.

Salary Range:

• Level 1: Northridge: $63,000-$94,600
• Level 1: Plymouth: $60,200- $90,200
• Level 1: Mesa: $54,400-$81,600

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.