Principal/Senior Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

199d • $78,700 - $118,100

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 Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm! On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation's top-priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Supply Chain Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance.
• A minimum of 9 years combined experience in Supply Chain Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Global Supply Chain.
• Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million.
• 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.
• Change Management experience.
• Risk Mitigation experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services.
• Owns 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.
• Monitors and manages schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.
• Interfaces with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
• Provides subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads.
• Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
• Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree