Manager Contract Administration - R10212035-2

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We are looking for a Contracts Setup Group Manager (Contract Manager
3) to join our Sector Contracts & Pricing team. This position will be responsible for the setup and implementation of our contracts data and information in our ERP system, supporting the overall Sector and directly assisting multiple divisions. The role will report to the Defense Systems Sector Director of Contracts & Pricing and may reside at our Linthicum, MD or McLean, VA site, or another NG site.

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.

• Work with Sector Contracts leadership in the establishment of a Sector Contracts Setup group.
• Lead the Sector Contracts Setup Group in support of loading, inputting and modifying a broad range of contracts into the SAP S/4 system.
• Identify, hire and manage the contracts setup team.
• Establish contract setup procedures and processes.
• Develop and provide training for the contract set‑up group and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various functional stakeholders of the process to ensure a seamless transition.
• Produce key reports and metrics.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.
• Perform as an integrated part of the ERP systems conversions, managing the transition of ERP systems to one centralized system related to Contract system functions – this will involve the transition of a division from CostPoint to SAP S/4 in January 2027.
• Provide input and support to our contract lifecycle management initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience working in Contracts, Business Management, or a related discipline or Master’s Degree with 8 years of experience in the same area.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing a team.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams with diverse skillsets.
• Proficiency in SAP SD module and Contract Setup/Management related to SAP S/4.
• Experience defining requirements for systems to perform key business processes and extract, analyze, and visualize data to inform business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Prior experience working in SAP S/4.
• Prior experience setting up contracts in SAP S/4 or for entry into SAP S/4.
• Prior organizational development and team start‑up leadership experience.
• Prior experience setting up or managing a contracts setup group or team.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. The above range represents a general guideline;
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. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.