Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 4

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a procurement professional to support a portfolio of programs by procuring specialized goods and services, vetting suppliers, and finalizing subcontracting strategies.

The role involves collaboration with engineering, quality, and program management to define requirements and ensure compliant subcontracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Procure specialized goods and services for a portfolio of programs.
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval.
• Define requirements and develop subcontracting strategy with key stakeholders.
• Write and award subcontracts within delegated authority or obtain approvals.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

Contract administration

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, we work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering spirit drives us to develop technologies that shape history, from the first transatlantic flight to moon landings. We seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the journey together.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a portfolio of programs
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval
• Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications, to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
• Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)
• Perform subcontract pre-award activities including preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals, negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions
• Manage subcontract post-award activities including subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices, and subcontract closeout
• Execute subcontractor non‑disclosure agreements
• Execute teaming agreements
• Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow‑down clauses
• Monitor supplier quality, reliability and ability to support required delivery schedule
• Assist in material receipt and property management documentation
• Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs
• Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforce procurement integrity
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage risk
• Periodically conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5‑10 employees

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Additional 4+ years of experience may substitute for degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint business management software (specifically, the ability to generate and award purchase orders)
• Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are primary customers
• International Supplier Subcontract/Procurement experience
• Understanding of price analysis methods

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 – $152,200.00. The salary range is a general guideline; actual offers may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education and other factors. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.