Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Sykesville, MD

2d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s MSTS division, supporting the NOS business unit at the Sykesville site, is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist for a hybrid work arrangement. The role leads complex subcontracting and procurement activities for MSTS programs and serves as a business partner to program management, supply chain, and functional stakeholders. It develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives, company and customer requirements, and best-value outcomes.

The position provides end-to-end subcontract management and proactive support to integrated program teams, as well as procurement and subcontracts support for Sykesville and other MSTS sites. It supports supplier onboarding and agreements, manages supplier performance, and maintains compliant, audit-ready documentation while managing risk. The specialist partners across program leadership, engineering, and operations, identifies opportunities for small business engagement and process improvement, and mentors other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, or supply chain; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years; or a high school diploma and at least 9 years.
• FAR and DFAR experience.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining compliant subcontract or procurement files.
• Experience with U.S. Government acquisition requirements, terms and conditions, and associated documentation.
• Experience supporting MSTS or similar mission-focused, complex programs.
• Prior experience with complex commodity management, supplier onboarding, and small business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end subcontract management for complex, high-value efforts, including strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Serve as the primary subcontracts interface to the integrated program team for a complex commodity, providing proactive support aligned with cost, schedule, technical, and risk objectives.
• Support procurement and subcontracts requirements for the Sykesville site and other MSTS division sites, promoting consistent sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, and compliance.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, including coordination of required documentation, compliance checks, and systems setup.
• Coordinate and support execution of non-disclosure agreements and related supplier agreements in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to applicable PrOP, procedures, and customer requirements, including compliant documentation, audit readiness, and risk management.
• Partner with program leadership, engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to develop and execute subcontract plans supporting program milestones and critical-path activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for small business engagement, cost savings, process improvements, and risk reduction.
• Guide and mentor other subcontracts and supply chain team members, sharing best practices and supporting excellence and accountability.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED