Contract Administrator

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 has an opening for a  Contract Administrator (Level 2)  to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate 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 such as progress billings and international contract nuances. 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.  Research and resolve setup errors that impact financial reporting.  • 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.  Employee is the liaison between the Contract Administrator, Program Control, Billing, Shipping and other impacted stakeholders.                                                                         • 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. • Respond to system errors, identify and reconcile input errors, review outputs for data discrepancies.      Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree with 2 years 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $113,000.00 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 d