Principal/ Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

4d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist for its Global Supply Chain team in Melbourne, Florida. The role is onsite, with no teleworking available, and follows a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off. Occasional travel may be required; the posting lists travel at 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

The specialist sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services and manages supplier contracts across the subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout. Working with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality stakeholders, the specialist monitors supplier schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance in support of U.S. Government programs. The role also engages supplier leadership to support strong contractual performance and provides guidance and subject matter expertise on subcontracting processes and compliance to colleagues and cross-functional teams. Work is performed under general direction toward long-range objectives, often independently and with minimal management oversight.

The position may be filled at level 3 or level 4. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a timeframe determined by business needs. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Requirements

• Principal level: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or master's degree and 3 years of experience; alternatively, 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or master's degree and 6 years of experience; alternatively, 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant experience must be in one or more of subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or project/program management.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe determined by business needs.
• Senior Principal level: Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced onsite environment with diverse assignments and collaborative teams across all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Supply Chain.
• Experience working on high-dollar development subcontracts, preferably $100M cost-reimbursable subcontracts.
• Negotiation experience with contracts exceeding $100 million.
• Previous team lead or management experience.
• Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership.
• 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.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Source subcontracts and manage proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Assess supplier performance and regularly communicate feedback to supplier leadership.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, public law requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management.
• Use process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance in support of U.S. Government programs.
• Provide subcontracting process and compliance guidance to Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads.
• Provide subject matter expertise in supplier and subcontract management.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior