RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our growing team of diverse professionals.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Sources and procures specialized material goods and services including Consultant services

• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers

• Owns contractual management for the Supplier and coordinates and collaborates regularly with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, programs, business development/capture, operations, and other end-users

• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases

• Assists with the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized material goods and services, including Consultant services

• Prepares bid packages, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers and tracks resulting subcontracts

• Evaluates and monitors Supplier’s quality and reliability, as well as ability to support required schedules

• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

• Manages performance of subcontracts and ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations

• Employs sound business practices and assesses Supplier performance as part of regular and frequent follow-up activities.

• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided for all contract deliverables so that material receipts can be recorded and/or proper acceptance can be performed

• Reviews and approves payments for services in conjunction with functional requesters

• Administers the daily activity of the Corporate L316 anti-corruption policy including, but not limited to, performing due diligence, maintaining tracking of activity, and helping others as the Sector subject matter expert for Global Supply Chain

• Contributes to the overall learning and development of Global Supply Chain and other stakeholders in both Consulting and L316 Administration as well as other various Global Supply Chain topics

• Supports and participates on contract surveillance activities as directed by Supply Chain Compliance

Basic Qualifications :

• Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; will consider 2 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree

• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience

• Government contract knowledge and/or experience

• Microsoft office proficiency

Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00

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.