Manager Contract Administration 3

Contracts Setup Group Manager (Contract Manager 3)

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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking 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 / information in our ERP system, supporting the overall Sector, with direct support provided to multiple divisions. This role will report to the Defense Systems Sector Director of Contracts & Pricing and will reside at our Linthicum, MD or McLean, VA site, or other NG site.

Responsibilities :

• 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 / manage contracts setup team
• Establish contract setup procedures and processes
• Develop and provide training for the contract set up group and setup 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.

The successful candidate will work closely on a day-to-day basis with contract setup representatives, contracts, business management, and project accounting personnel. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to drive results.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $147,500.00 - $231,800.00 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.