Sr Principal Procurement Analyst - Roy Utah
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Procurement Analyst to support the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division within the Defense Systems (DS) Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). DS CIDO provides information technology solutions and services across Northrop Grumman and supports business performance through a secure, cost-effective IT infrastructure. The analyst leads complex procurement and subcontracting activities, with an emphasis on software purchases, renewals, and reporting. The role owns procurement from strategy and solicitation through award, performance management, reporting, and closeout in a FAR/DFARS environment. It analyzes and forecasts spend, tracks software renewals, and drives compliant, efficient sourcing for DS CIDO digital and IT initiatives. The position works with program, engineering, IT, and functional stakeholders to support timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field and 8 or more years of relevant purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6 or more years, or a PhD and 4 or more years.
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Department of Defense security clearance.
- Government procurement or purchasing experience involving FAR/DFARS and public law/flow-down requirements.
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle.
- Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting pricing, spend, supplier performance, BOM/MP data, and software lifecycle data.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in CPSR-compliant environments and with DCMA/DCAA or similar audits.
- Experience drafting and managing NDAs, LTPAs, and other strategic supplier agreements, including software/vendor agreements.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP.
- Experience mentoring or leading procurement teams and standardizing processes, particularly for software purchasing and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex procurement and subcontracting actions in a FAR/DFARS environment, including strategy development, solicitations, evaluations, and negotiations.
- Oversee the BOM and Material Procurement (MP) Request lifecycle from quote to purchase order, supporting Sentinel and other program schedules.
- Analyze spend, lead times, and supplier performance to identify risks, cost-reduction opportunities, and process improvements across DS CIDO portfolios.
- Track software purchases and renewals throughout their lifecycle, including periods of performance, quantities, entitlements, and costs; report spend and renewal status accurately and on time.
- Coordinate software renewal and quote refresh processes with requestors and CIDO program managers to avoid lapses and align with budget cycles.
- Develop, maintain, and present recurring procurement and software-spend reporting and metrics for senior stakeholders.
- Mentor others and share procurement best practices, particularly for software and IT purchasing and reporting.
- Establish and maintain data management practices for quotes, bills of material, software records, and procurement files.
- Ensure procurement actions comply with FAR/DFARS, CPSR standards, and Northrop Grumman procedures and controls.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, schedules, and technical needs; provide status updates, identify risks, and resolve issues.
- Prepare and maintain procurement documentation, audit trails, and system records in approved tools.
- Support internal and external audits, data calls, and management reviews with accurate and timely procurement data and analysis.
- Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and improve compliance, quality, and cycle time.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- 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, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
