Principal/ Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 81,400 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Subcontract Specialist/Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist in Melbourne, FL. This role involves sourcing complex goods for U.S. Government programs, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

The ideal candidates will have substantial experience in procurement and contracts, with roles requiring deep engagement with stakeholders to drive quality outcomes. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or Finance for Principal level.
• 8+ years experience for Senior Principal level.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS.

Skills

Subcontract sourcing

Negotiation skills

Compliance with FAR

Relationship management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location & Schedule

Melbourne, FLSchedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday off. Teleworking not available.

About the Role

Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist, supporting U.S. Government programs on complex, specialized goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services.
• Own contractual management for the supplier.
• Conduct subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.
• Monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers.
• Interface with supplier leadership to motivate and drive excellence in contractual performance.
• Provide subcontracting process and compliance guidance to junior subcontract specialists and integrated product team leads.
• Serve as subject matter expert in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management.
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma to drive quality and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Assess supplier performance and communicate feedback.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all FAR, DFARS, and public law requirements.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Subcontract Specialist: Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Project Management or Finance, OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years experience. Minimum 9 years combined experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist: Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years experience, OR Master’s Degree with 6+ years experience. Minimum 12 years combined experience may be considered.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Principal Subcontract Specialist: Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain, familiarity with FAR and DFARS, negotiation skills for contracts over $25M, oral presentation experience to senior leadership, knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS), control account manager experience, business law, risk mitigation, change management.
• Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist: Master’s degree in Supply Chain, experience with high-dollar development subcontracts ($100M+), negotiation skills for contracts over $100M, team lead or management experience, oral presentation skills, EVMS knowledge, control account manager experience, business law, risk mitigation, change management.

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level: $81,400 - $122,000
Secondary Level: $101,400 - $152,200
Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long‑term incentives for VP/Director positions.
Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.