Strategic Subcontracts Specialist: Space Programs

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a procurement professional in the United States to manage subcontracting for a portfolio of programs. You will interact with suppliers, finalize statements of work, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.

The role involves collaboration with engineering, quality, and program management while negotiating terms, administering subcontracts, and driving cost efficiencies across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with professional experience or higher; Master’s/PhD with fewer years accepted.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS.
• Experience in procurement and subcontract management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to procure goods and services for a portfolio of programs.
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management to finalize SOWs and subcontract specs.
• Write and award subcontracts or obtain approvals as delegated.
• Conduct pre-award activities: RFPs, proposals analysis, negotiations.
• Post-award activities: administration, change notices, invoices, closeout.
• Execute NDAs and teaming agreements; ensure compliance with laws and contracts.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery schedules; drive continuous improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier risk.
• Provide training on procurement topics to teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a procurement professional in the United States to manage subcontracting for a portfolio of programs. You will interact with suppliers, finalize statements of work, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.

The role involves collaboration with engineering, quality, and program management while negotiating terms, administering subcontracts, and driving cost efficiencies across programs.