RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts Administration 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This exciting role supports the Fleet Readiness and Sustainment operating unit of the F-35 Joint Strie Fighter program with a subcontracting team on-site in El Segundo, CA.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
As the Senior Manager of subcontracts and as a manager of managers, you are ultimately responsible for all projects assigned to the F-35 Subcontracts organization and adequately staffing the organization with the right experience to complete the subcontracted work scope. You provide guidance to your team and ensure they have the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies, analyze alternative courses of action and make decisions that result in sustainable value and deliver measurable results.
Essential Functions of the team:
- Sources and procures specialized goods and services
- Owns contractual management for the supplier
- Responsible for all procurement actions - from source selection through solicitation, contract award, execution and purchase order closeout
- Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
- Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
- Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Implements supplier financing (performance based payments, progress payments, etc.) when necessary in order to achieve financial objectives
- Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies and work processes
- Coordinates the appropriate licenses and authorizations (e.g. Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements) to allow the export of technical data and defense services to foreign supplier’s in support of the program
- Coordinates Jurisdiction Classification/Harmonized Tariff Schedule (JC/HTS) in EEMS to allow the import of foreign supplied hardware into the United States
- Enforces International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) to control the export of sensitive technical data and defense services
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management, OR a Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Subcontracts Management, responsible for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million for an engineering product line
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of Leadership experience as a Manager
- Must have FAR and DFARS experience
- At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance, renewed within the past 6 years, is required to apply and to start the role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong negotiating skills to address both complex terms and complex financial arrangements
- Experience in conducting oral presentations to executive leadership
- Experience using the following software tools: SAP or related purchasing software, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
- Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
- Experience working on high dollar Subcontracts (i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
- Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
- Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- CAM Experience or Training
- Small Business Liaison Office / Small Business Subcontracting Experience
- Risk mitigation experience
- International supply chain experience including – but not limited to – international sourcing, international logistics services, price negotiations considering foreign exchange, ITAR/EAR compliance, etc.
Salary Range: $164,300.00 - $246,500.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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/AA 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.