Senior Subcontract & Supply Chain Lead (Remote)

VetJobs; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' Weapons Systems' team seeks a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to support our growing organization. This remote position within the United States operates on a 9x80 schedule based out of Fairfax, VA.

You will source and procure specialized goods and services, manage supplier contracts, and drive the full subcontract lifecycle from sourcing to closeout while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and alignment with program goals.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience requirements as stated: multiple pathways including Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with corresponding years of experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related government contracting practices.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex subcontract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Assess supplier performance and manage cradle-to-grave subcontract lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/public-law requirements and company policies.
• Conduct market research and cost/price analysis; use KPI tracking and corrective actions.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Supplier performance management

Contract negotiation

Market research

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree & 12 years related experience

Master's degree & 10 years related experience

PhD & 8 years related experience

High school diploma & 16 years related experience

Tools

CostPoint

SAP ERP

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' Weapons Systems' team seeks a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to support our growing organization. This remote position within the United States operates on a 9x80 schedule based out of Fairfax, VA.

You will source and procure specialized goods and services, manage supplier contracts, and drive the full subcontract lifecycle from sourcing to closeout while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and alignment with program goals.