Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Subcontract Specialist or Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist for its Global Supply Chain team in Melbourne, Florida. This is an onsite position with a 9/80 schedule, including every other Friday off; teleworking is not available. The role supports U.S. Government programs and involves occasional travel, listed at 10% of the time. The specialist sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services and owns contractual management for suppliers. The role covers subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout. It works across functions including legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality to monitor supplier schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance. The specialist engages with supplier leadership to support performance against contractual requirements and provides guidance on subcontracting processes and compliance to junior specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads. The position provides supplier and subcontract management expertise, contributes to program risk and opportunity management, and works independently under general direction with minimal management oversight. The selected candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced onsite environment with diverse assignments and collaborative teams. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a timeframe determined by business needs.
Requirements
- For Principal level: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience, in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, or Project/Program Management.
- For Principal level, at least 9 years of combined experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, or Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- For Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of combined experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience, in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management, or Finance.
- For Senior Principal level, at least 12 years of combined experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with SAP or related business application software.
- For Senior Principal level, experience with FAR/DFAR.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable timeframe determined by business needs.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Supply Chain.
- Experience working on high-dollar development subcontracts, such as $100 million cost-reimbursable contracts.
- Negotiation experience with contracts in excess of $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 DoD Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Source subcontracts and evaluate proposals; negotiate, award, execute, administer, and close out subcontracts.
- 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 strong 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.
- Provide subcontracting process and compliance guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
