Senior Subcontracts Manager (Remote/Hybrid)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2 to lead a team of subcontract specialists on mission-critical programs.

The role involves end-to-end subcontract management, negotiation, and compliance across multiple partners, with focus on cost, schedule, and performance for major defense initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in FAR/DFARS, SAP-based procurement, and hands-on supervision of 4+ staff, along with a relevant degree and 8+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in Subcontracts/Procurement or a related field; master’s degree with 6+ years acceptable.
• 4+ years of direct management/supervisory experience supervising 4+ individuals.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and procurement governance.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of subcontract life cycle from make/buy decisions to awards and execution.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, planning, and end-users.
• Prepare bids, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, select subcontractors, and write awards.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and risk; manage cost strategies.
• Ensure compliance with public law and company policies; develop strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Subcontracts Management

Procurement

Program Management

Contracts Management

Team Management

FAR/DFARS

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2 to lead a team of subcontract specialists on mission-critical programs.

The role involves end-to-end subcontract management, negotiation, and compliance across multiple partners, with focus on cost, schedule, and performance for major defense initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in FAR/DFARS, SAP-based procurement, and hands-on supervision of 4+ staff, along with a relevant degree and 8+