Sentinel - Manager Subcontracts 2 - 19485

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$126,600 - $189,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Subcontracts 2 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. This position will be located in Roy, UT. The Manager Subcontracts 2 manages a defined segment of a program or a functional area within Subcontracts, providing direct supervision and objective-oriented direction to a team of subcontracts professionals. This role ensures effective execution of subcontracting activities in alignment with program cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. The manager leads the development of subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, software, and/or services. This role requires competence in a specialized subcontracts/supply chain field, with full working knowledge of relevant procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements. Decisions are focused on the specific job function, with minimal risk to the corporation, and are aimed at achieving functional and program objectives. The manager prepares bid/RFP packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, recommends/selects subcontractors, issues awards, and administers resulting subcontracts through completion. They manage and negotiate additions, deletions, and modifications to subcontracts. The role involves partnering closely with contracts administration, supply chain, engineering, program management, and other functional stakeholders to implement and improve subcontract-related procedures and practices. The manager receives assignments in objective-oriented terms, provides direction to subordinates based on management guidance and established procedures, and is reviewed for adequacy in meeting program and functional objectives. They oversee projects and tasks through non-exempt and/or exempt employees, and may achieve results through lower-level supervisors or experienced exempt staff. Typically functions as an advisor to the team, becoming directly involved in day-to-day execution only when needed to meet key milestones or resolve complex technical, contractual, or operational issues. The manager executes department procedures that affect employees within the organization, interprets and applies organizational guidance, and recommends improvements to operating practices. They ensure that assigned subcontracts and related work packages are completed on schedule and within budget. Frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external customer/subcontractor representatives at various management levels is expected, including conducting briefings and participating in technical and program meetings related to operations, schedules, and specific phases of projects or contracts. This role requires competence in a specialized subcontracts/supply chain field, with full working knowledge of relevant procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements. Decisions are focused on the specific job function, with minimal risk to the corporation, and are aimed at achieving functional and program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's Degree and 6 years' experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience preparing bid/RFP packages, conducting bidders’ conferences, analyzing and evaluating supplier proposals, and making supplier recommendations
Direct experience serving as the primary subcontract manager or key interface for a major subcontractor
Experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, facilities, finance, contracts, legal) to develop requirements and resolve subcontract issues
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government contracting requirements, including flow-down of clauses to subcontractors
Proficiency with enterprise procurement or ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar) and standard Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting infrastructure-related work (e.g., facilities, utilities, or critical site systems)
Experience managing large, complex subcontracts with a single major subcontractor, ideally for infrastructure, facilities, or construction-related work
Background supporting capital or infrastructure projects (e.g., site development, utilities, facility upgrades) in a highly regulated or defense/aerospace environment
Strong cost/price analysis skills, including evaluation of labor, materials, and indirect rates, and preparation of negotiation positions
Experience with subcontractor performance management: developing metrics, tracking milestones, and driving schedule, cost, and quality performance
Professional certifications in supply chain, procurement, or project management (e.g., CPSM, PMP, NCMA credentials) are a plus
Experience developing subcontract specifications, statements of work (SOW), and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Proven ability to negotiate subcontract provisions, write and issue awards, and administer subcontracts through closeout, including coordinating additions, deletions, and modifications
Experience collaborating with contracts administration and purchasing to help shape or implement subcontract-related guidelines and procedures
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with senior leadership and external partners, including presenting status, risks, and mitigation plans
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive subcontractor performance

Responsibilities

Ensures effective execution of subcontracting activities in alignment with program cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
Leads development of subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, software, and/or services.
Prepares bid/RFP packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, recommends/selects subcontractors, issues awards, and administers resulting subcontracts through completion.
Manages and negotiates additions, deletions, and modifications to subcontracts.
Partners closely with contracts administration, supply chain, engineering, program management, and other functional stakeholders to implement and improve subcontract‑related procedures and practices.
Receives assignments in objective‑oriented terms, provides direction to subordinates based on management guidance and established procedures, and is reviewed for adequacy in meeting program and functional objectives.
Oversees projects and tasks through non‑exempt and/or exempt employees, and may achieve results through lower‑level supervisors or experienced exempt staff.
Typically functions as an advisor to the team, becoming directly involved in day‑to‑day execution only when needed to meet key milestones or resolve complex technical, contractual, or operational issues.
Executes department procedures that affect employees within the organization, interprets and applies organizational guidance, and recommends improvements to operating practices.
Ensures that assigned subcontracts and related work packages are completed on schedule and within budget.
Frequently interacts with internal stakeholders and external customer/subcontractor representatives at various management levels, including conducting briefings and participating in technical and program meetings related to operations, schedules, and specific phases of projects or contracts.