Manager Subcontracts 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Manager, Subcontracts Administration to lead the full lifecycle of subcontracts for marine systems. The role requires strong leadership, FAR/DFARS expertise, and a strategic approach to supplier management in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite preferred in Sunnyvale with hybrid/remote options in CA, OR, NV or WA within Pacific Time. A competitive salary range reflects experience, with comprehensive benefits and a discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Subcontracts/Procurement/Contracts management, or a Master’s with 6+ years.
• At least 3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS compliance and regulations.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the subcontract lifecycle from initiation to award and execution.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, and planning teams.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, and negotiate subcontracts.
• Monitor supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance weekly.
• Identify cost reductions and risk management opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with public laws and company policies across programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s degree in Business or related

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2. This role is being offered as preferred onsite in Sunnyvale, CA but will consider hybrid/remote in CA, OR, NV or WA (pacific time zone).

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to your work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

You ensure your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

Essential Functions of the team:

• All phases of the Subcontract from initiation of the business case formakeor buy decisions, market research, single/sole source determinations, request for proposals, commercial item determinations, source selection decision, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategy, awarding subcontracts, and execution of technical, cost and performance requirements.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Manages preparation of bid packages, supports bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manages performance of the portfolio, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and collaborate well in a team environment across all levels. This position isfast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments.
• MPR

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experiencein any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience
• 3+ years of team lead and/or direct management/supervisory of people
• Experience with FAR and DFARS
• Experience with SAP or any other ERMP systems and MS Office experience US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or MBA
• Experience managing Subcontract Programs and/or a Subcontracts Team of 5+ people in support of major defense programs
• Solid understanding of the Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP) procurement system, Supplier Scorecards and performance management, NG Principles and Operating Practices, and metric analysis
• Negotiating skills with contractin excess of$100 million
• Change Management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $219,800.00

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.

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain