Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • $112,200 - $168,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced professional to join its Category Management Team within the Mission Systems Sector. The role supports major systems and their core technologies, and is based in Linthicum, Maryland, on a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will execute major procurement activities and provide contractual support and documentation to suppliers in support of proposals and programs.

The position covers the full subcontract acquisition process, including preparing and executing a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. It requires understanding buyer and seller roles in establishing successful business arrangements and experience with work specifications and solicitation packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, contractual documentation, and post-award administration. The candidate will contribute across cross-functional areas such as strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution and awards, finance, and internal customer service.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The primary salary range is $112,200 to $168,200. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts/Procurement, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing/Operations, Customer Service, or Business Management; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in one or more of those fields.
• Experience using the MS Office suite.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience relevant to subcontract acquisition, including work specifications and solicitations/bid packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, contractual documentation, or post-award administration.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Experience with Commercial Determinations.
• Experience at government contractors.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable.
• Experience with Long Term Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Overriding Terms and Conditions.
• Negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a mixed portfolio of subcontracts in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support the full subcontract acquisition process, including work specifications and solicitation packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, contractual documentation, and post-award administration.
• Execute major procurement activities and provide contractual support and documentation to suppliers for proposals and programs.
• Support cross-functional activities including strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution and awards, finance, and internal customer service.
• Make timely, sound decisions and apply compliance protocols appropriate to a regulated industry.
• Develop business relationships and work with or understand manufacturing and technology functions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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