Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman

. Interpret contracts and enter them into the SAP Contract Setup Form .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract interpretation and setup within SAP S4 HANA, with a strong focus on financial reporting accuracy and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in data management and analysis, particularly using Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables and visualizations.

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Contract InterpretationSAP S4 HANA ProficiencyData ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyGovernment Contracting Understanding

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Hard Skills

Contract SetupData AnalysisFinancial ReportingProgress BillingsError ResolutionPivot TablesChartsGraphsContract Parameters IncorporationStakeholder Collaboration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP S4 HANAMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingBilling ManagementContract AdministrationProgram Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret contracts and enter them into the SAP Contract Setup Form
Analyze contracts to determine setup requirements, including progress billings and international contract nuances
Collaborate with stakeholders on contract and setup requirements
Investigate and resolve billing labor category errors affecting business management reporting and billing
Research and resolve setup errors affecting financial reporting
Lead formal and informal contract kickoff meetings
Communicate effectively to address setup questions and prevent setup errors
Provide recommendations to contracts and business management to prevent financial reporting, invoicing, and cash issues
Serve as liaison between Contract Administration, Program Control, Billing, Shipping, and other stakeholders
Incorporate negotiated and agreed-upon contract parameters and guidelines into SAP S4 HANA
Support data requests from programs, customers, and company management
Respond to system errors, reconcile input errors, and review outputs for data discrepancies
Travel approximately 10% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience, or Associate’s degree with 4 years
Understanding of government contracting
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage large sets of data and create pivot tables, charts, and graphs
Proficient in contract set up within SAP S4 HANA (preferred)
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
No relocation assistance available