Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist - Level 4 or 5

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist (Level 4/5) for multiple U.S. sites. Remote work is not available. The role focuses on guiding subcontract processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits across the division.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field with 8+ years (Level 4) or 12+ years (Level 5) of experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)

Responsibilities

• Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads across the Division.
• Coordinating content for Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and "open hours"
• Training junior personnel in NG's Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
• Being the Division GSC focal point for internal and external audits, including responses to internal and external information requests in coordination with Sector audit personnel.
• Working in the general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
• Subject matter expertise in Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) process, as well as support to complicated CID packages
• Providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
• Providing surge support for proposals and execution of subcontracts up to definitization to include: Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, and analyze and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administering resulting subcontracts.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

Skills

Subcontracts experience

Procurement knowledge

Auditing knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job Description

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist - Level 4 or 5, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA, Aurora, CO, Boulder, CO, Huntsville, AL, or Baltimore, MD. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads across the Division.
• Coordinating content for often lead Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and "open hours"
• Training junior personnel in NG's Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
• Being the Division GSC focal point for internal and external audits, including responses to internal and external information requests in coordination with Sector audit personnel.
• Working in the general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
• Subject matter expertise in Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) process, as well as support to complicated CID packages
• Providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
• Providing surge support for proposals and execution of subcontracts up to definitization to include: Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, and analyze and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administering resulting subcontracts.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

This position will be filled at either a Level 4 or Level 5

Basic Qualifications for Level 4

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience - OR - Master's degree and 6+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)

Basic Qualifications for Level 5

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience - OR - Master's degree and 10+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working competitive and/or non-competitive US-government procurements/subcontracts
• Experience with SAP, Costpoint or related business application software
• Experience with Subcontract negotiations
• Experience with compliance and audits
• Experience managing international subcontracts
• Experience working Terms and Conditions exceptions

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $176,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $219,500.00

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