Senior Subcontracts Manager – Strategy & Negotiation

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Bonuses

Long term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Subcontracts Manager 2 in Huntsville, AL (or Boulder, CO). You will lead a team of Subcontract Administrators to ensure competitive subcontracts that meet cost and schedule objectives. The role requires in-depth FAR/DFARS knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Remote work is not available; travel is limited. The position offers opportunities for growth, exposure to high-dollar programs, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Subcontracts or Contracts.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a team or as an IPT Lead
• Knowledgeable in FAR, DFARS, and corporate flow downs, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of approximately 10 Subcontract Administrators and play a key role in ensuring subcontracts are placed meeting program cost and schedule objectives
• Negotiates subcontractor price, schedule, milestone payments, terms and conditions, to ensure NGC is making favorable business deals
• Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk with supply base or internal processes
• Support performance management of subcontractors and act as lead member of a Supplier Management Team
• Ensures compliance with NGC policy and procedures, FAR, and customer contractual flow-downs
• Supports NGC proposals and influence quick-turn quotations from subcontractors
• Supports Subcontracts Specialists through all phases of the Subcontract to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment
• Acts as the SME and focal point for subcontract activities relating to negotiating and implementing contract terms

Skills

Subcontracts management

Team leadership

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Cost accounting

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Subcontracts Manager 2 in Huntsville, AL (or Boulder, CO). You will lead a team of Subcontract Administrators to ensure competitive subcontracts that meet cost and schedule objectives. The role requires in-depth FAR/DFARS knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Remote work is not available; travel is limited. The position offers opportunities for growth, exposure to high-dollar programs, and a comprehensive