Senior Subcontract Specialist – Government Programs

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/Principal for El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on subcontract sourcing, negotiation, and contract administration within US Government programs in a cross-functional setting.

Qualifications include a BA/BS with 2 years (or MS with more), or equivalent, plus SAP/MRP experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Hybrid schedule with occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience, Master’s degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years experience; experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company

Responsibilities

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools with suppliers to drive quality and efficiency
• Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem solving

Skills

Subcontracts

Procurement

Contracts

Finance

Program management

SAP/MRP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP/MRP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/Principal for El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on subcontract sourcing, negotiation, and contract administration within US Government programs in a cross-functional setting.

Qualifications include a BA/BS with 2 years (or MS with more), or equivalent, plus SAP/MRP experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Hybrid schedule with occasional travel is expected.