Posted:
5/21/2026, 8:28:21 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Roy, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team. This position is located in Roy, UT
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
Essential Functions:
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
About the Role:
Subcontract Specialists should have experience sourcing and procuring complex, specialized goods and services as well as owns the contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience; minimum of 12 years' of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Years of experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Previous Team Lead or Management experience
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
Risk mitigation experience
Change Management experience
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software