Manager Subcontracts 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Subcontracts Manager 3 based at Promontory or Magna, UT, or remote with up to 50% travel. You will lead subcontract teams, manage cost/schedule/quality, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to support government and commercial programs.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, negotiation, and risk mitigation with a focus on compliant subcontracting and effective leadership. Salaries reflect the general market and company practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management.
• Knowledgeable in FAR, DFARS, and corporate flow downs; data rights negotiations; and commercial item determination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship for a team of subcontract administrators and managers.
• Ensure team compliance with policies around all stages of a subcontract for commercial and government programs; various subcontracting types.
• Develop and oversee subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions; ensure cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; drive strategic initiatives to optimize the supplier base.
• Own communication within GSC, Division, Program and business areas regarding subcontracts status; work with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present executive level presentations.
• Negotiate subcontractor price, schedule, milestone payments, terms and conditions; secure favorable business deals.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk with supply base or internal processes.
• Support NGC proposals and quick-turn quotations from subcontractors.
• Perform independent research and analysis of risks related to suppliers; coordinate mitigation plans with Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
• Coordinate with Contracts on proposed changes; facilitate flow-down to Subcontracts Specialists.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

CostPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to ourcollaborative teams. As a Subcontracts Manager 3 you’llbea linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.The candidate will be based at the Promontory or Magna, UT site OR remote with up to 50% travel including a monthly visit to the Utah sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership, mentorship and have full ownership of a team of subcontract administrators and managers
• Ensure team compliance with established policies and procedures around all stages of a subcontract for commercial and government programs and using different subcontracting types.
• Manage a team responsible for development and oversight of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the subcontracting of specialized materials, equipment, or services. Ensure all aspects of the subcontract - cost, schedule, quality, and technical are supping program requirements and commitments are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and work strategic initiatives to build and maintain a successful supply base
• Own communication within GSC, Division, Program and business areas regarding subcontracts status and issues while working closely with a cross functional team
• Prepare and present executive level presentations
• Negotiate subcontractor price, schedule, milestone payments, terms and conditions, to ensure NGC is making favorable business deals with leverage to overcome subcontractor performance issues
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk with supply base or internal processes
• Supports NGC proposals and influence quick-turn quotations from subcontractors
• Performs independent research and analysis of complex and strategically important risks related to suppliers.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
• Coordinates with Contracts team on proposed new or revised contract terms or requirements; facilitates flow-down to Subcontracts Specialists by identifying and communicating any potential impacts or implications for consideration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledgeable in FAR, DFARS, and corporate flow downs, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
• Has the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Subcontracts or Contracts organizations, supplier performance and / or Supplier Management Team Leadership
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience working on high dollar firm fixed price and cost-plus development Subcontracts and teaming agreements
• Experience with CostPoint or related purchasing software and all standard business tools

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.