Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site in Melbourne, FL

Occasional travel

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Subcontract Specialist (Level 3) for on-site work in Melbourne, FL. The role involves sourcing and managing subcontracts, with a 9/80 schedule and no telework, plus opportunities for travel.

The candidate will coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, and other stakeholders to develop subcontract specifications, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience; PhD with 1 year (in lieu of degree with 9 years).
• Experience working with government contracts and managing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier and subcontracts.
• Conducts bid packages, analyzes proposals and negotiates subcontract provisions.
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery schedules and risk.
• Ensures compliance with public laws and company policies; manages supplier payments.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracts

Purchasing

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Source selection

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

FAR/DFARS

EVMS

CAM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems – Principal Subcontract Specialist (Level 3)

Join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site in 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!

Location: on-site in Melbourne, FL provides the opportunity to support our nation's classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: No.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time Description.

About the Role

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.


• Owns contractual management for the supplier.


• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.


• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.


• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.


• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.


• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.


• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.


• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.


• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities.


• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.


• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.


• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.


• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have Bachelors with 5 years of experience; Masters with 3 years, PhD with 1 Year with PhD or in‑lieu of degree with 9 years of experience.


• Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar.


• Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law.


• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million.


• Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership.


• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).


• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training.


• Experience in Risk Mitigation.


• Experience in Change Management.


• In‑Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years.

Salary Range: 81,400-122,000.

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 c