Senior Subcontracts Manager – Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2 to lead a team of subcontract specialists onsite with hybrid/remote options in CA, OR, NV or WA, or fully remote elsewhere. The role partners with contracts, engineering and supplier development to ensure timely, compliant subcontracts.

The ideal candidate will manage all phases from make/buy decisions to award, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program or Contracts Management (or a Master’s with 6+ years).
• 4+ years in direct Subcontract Management work experience.
• 3+ years of direct management/supervisory of a team of 4+ contributors.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and MS Office; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• All phases of the Subcontract process from business case to execution of technical, cost and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Prepare bid packages, support bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, and write awards.
• Monitor supplier quality and reliability in conjunction with the quality organization.
• Identify cost-reduction strategies and manage risk through strategic negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with public laws and company policies including import/export controls.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers and monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Subcontracts Management

Procurement

Program Management

Contracts Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2 to lead a team of subcontract specialists onsite with hybrid/remote options in CA, OR, NV or WA, or fully remote elsewhere. The role partners with contracts, engineering and supplier development to ensure timely, compliant subcontracts.

The ideal candidate will manage all phases from make/buy decisions to award, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced defense