Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 81,400 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal/Subcontract Specialist for Melbourne, FL to manage supplier contracts and performance across the subcontract lifecycle. On-site role with occasional travel, offering strong career growth in a global supply chain.

The position requires experience with SAP, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Salary ranges and benefits reflect market conditions for the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 5+ years in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or PM.
• Master's with 3+ years in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or PM.

Responsibilities

• Owns subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Coordinates with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.
• Mentors junior subcontract specialists on process and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Oral presentations

Risk management

Change management

EVMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

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 are making history.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in Melbourne, FL.

• Location: Melbourne, FL
• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
• Team: Global Supply Chain
• Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Our Team

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm! On site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s top-priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.

About The Role

Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, the candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance of suppliers in support of U.S. Government programs. Subcontract specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in the performance of contractual requirements.

Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior subcontract specialists, supplier management teams, and integrated product team leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to supplier leadership
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS, and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to program risk and opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast‑paced, on‑site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist)

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or project/program management
• A minimum of 9 years combined experience in one or more of the following: subcontracts, contracts, procurement, project/program management may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with SAP or related business application software
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist)

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or project/program management
• A minimum of 12 years combined experience in one or more of the following: subcontracts, contracts, procurement, project/program management may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with SAP or related business application software
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain
• Experience working on high‑dollar development subcontracts (i.e., $100M cost reimbursable preferred)
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
• Previous team lead or management experience
• Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
• Working level knowledge of business law
• Risk mitigation experience
• Change management experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.