Manager Subcontracts 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Subcontracts Manager 3 to lead a team of subcontract professionals in Utah, overseeing complex commercial and government contracts. The role ensures cost, schedule, quality, and technical alignment with program requirements while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Strong leadership, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 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.
• Manage subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms for specialized materials or services.
• Negotiate subcontract terms to achieve favorable business outcomes and manage cost, schedule, and risk.

Skills

People management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Security clearance

Supplier management

Aerospace/Defense industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’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 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 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

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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, 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.