Sentinel - Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - 19791

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$81,400 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security clearance
Requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a master's degree; or 9 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree
Requires experience with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures
Requires experience with cradle to grave subcontract administration
Requires experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and supporting the NGC acquisition process
Requires experience preparing and presenting briefings to leadership (internal/external)

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to provide accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting
Ability and willingness to contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals
Proven leadership ability in high-tempo, multi-task environments within aerospace/defense.
Experience working in regulated industries, specifically aerospace and defense acquisition.
Proficiency with SAP (or equivalent enterprise resource planning) for contract and procurement management.
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, driving continuous-improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated skill and ability to perform professional tasks
Strong organizational skills
Problem solving aptitude to develop solutions and drive resolution to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

Responsibilities

Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
Owns contractual management for the supplier.
Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
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.
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
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 and efficiency and continuous improvement.