Manager Subcontracts 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Subcontracts Manager 3 in Magna or Promontory, UT. You will lead a team of subcontract administrators, manage complex supplier agreements, and align subcontract scope with program goals.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in FAR/DFARS, data rights, and negotiating favorable terms, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management, or Master's with 6 years of experience.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determinations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for a team of subcontract administrators and managers.
• Ensure subcontracting activities comply with policies and procedures across commercial and government programs.
• Develop and oversee subcontract specifications, terms, and conditions for materials, equipment, or services.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and drive supplier management initiatives.
• Prepare and present executive-level presentations and communicate status and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CostPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 frontier 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 our collaborative teams. As a Subcontracts Manager 3, located in Magna or Promontory, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. Remote work is not available.

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 - $227,300.00

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,