Manager Subcontracts 2

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

79d • $122,800 - $184,200

About The Position

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain Subcontracts organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida. This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelors Degree with 5 years, or a Masters Degree with 3 years or High School Diploma/Equivalency with 9 years combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management.
• Must have FAR and DFARS experience.
• Must have subcontract management experience for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management.
• Experience working on high dollar production and/or development Subcontracts.
• Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership.
• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System.
• CAM Experience or Training.
• Risk mitigation experience.
• Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• 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.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree