Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

Plymouth (MN)

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 168,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN seeks a Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) to lead Contract Set Up Group activities in the Defense Sector, Weapon Systems Division. The role emphasizes SAP data setup, data analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's with 8 years of experience or a Master's with 6 years, strong Excel (pivot tables) and SAP proficiency, and be able to work on-site with a 2-3 day telecommute option.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of business-related experience, or a Master's with 6 years of experience.
  • Understanding of government contracting.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manage large data sets and create pivot tables, charts, and graphs.
  • Proficient in SAP.
  • Ability to work on-site with a possible telecommute option 2-3 days per week in Plymouth, MN.

Responsibilities

  • Incorporate changes into the SAP S4 HANA system reflecting negotiated contract parameters.
  • Conduct contract kickoff meetings with internal stakeholders and management.
  • Develop and maintain tailored Contract Set Up Group processes.
  • Prepare month-end reports showing workload for all individuals in the group.
  • Perform analyses and quarterly audits to ensure contracts are set up correctly.
  • Support data requests by programs, customers, and management.

Skills

Government contracting
Pivot tables
Data analysis
Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience
Master's degree + 6 years experience

Tools

SAP
Microsoft Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 has an opening for aSenior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will lead Contract Set Up Group (CSG) activities within our Defense Sector, Weapon Systems Division. This position will be based in Plymouth, MN or any NG onsite location.

Essential Functions:
  • Incorporate changes into the SAP S4 HANA system that reflect negotiated and agreed-upon contract parameters and guidelines.
  • Conduct contract "kick-off" meetings with internal stakeholders and management to review and confirm data.
  • Develop and maintain tailored CSG processes to address division or programmatic nuances.
  • Prepare month-end reports that show the workload for all individuals within the group. Support monthly workload schedules, identify pressures and opportunities, and assist in developing recovery plans as required.
  • Perform analyses and quarterly audits to ensure that contracts are set up correctly. Establish metrics to demonstrate audit finding trends.
  • Support requests for data by programs, customers, and company management.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience.
  • 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.
  • Proficient in SAP.
  • Ability to work on-site with a possible telecommute option 2-3 days per week in Plymouth, MN.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient in contract set up within SAP S4 HANA.

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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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