Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • $139,700 - $209,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Staff Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist (Level 5) to work on-site in Linthicum, Maryland, supporting the Airborne MultiFunction Sensors Division and a portfolio of government programs. The role sources and procures specialized goods and services and manages supplier contracts from source selection and proposal through execution and administration. It coordinates with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, supplier management, planning, operations, senior management, and customers as needed.

The specialist develops subcontract specifications, statements of work, and procurement terms and conditions; prepares bid packages; conducts bidders’ conferences; evaluates proposals; negotiates subcontract provisions; selects or recommends subcontractors; prepares awards; and administers subcontracts. The role monitors supplier quality, reliability, delivery capability, and performance; manages strategic suppliers; identifies cost-reduction, efficiency, and risk-management opportunities; and ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, public law, company policies, and import/export regulations.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior Subcontracts Administrators, leading Business Unit compliance peer reviews and assignments, evaluating peer-review and PACE compliance results, identifying compliance trends and training needs, and coordinating knowledge-sharing and training sessions. The role also supports supplier invoicing and payment approvals, ensures appropriate logistics and warehouse receipt documentation, and applies process-improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Project Management, Business Management, or Finance Management; or a master’s degree and at least 10 years of such experience; alternatively, at least 16 years of such experience.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance Management, or a similar field.
• Experience with complex and competitive U.S. Government and commercial subcontracts, multiple contracting formats including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, and special payment provisions such as progress or performance-based payments.
• Experience leading evaluations of customer RFPs and collaborating with program and planning teams to develop subcontract RFPs, including statements of work, technical and quality specifications, deliverable requirements and schedules, performance assessment requirements, terms and conditions, proposal preparation and pricing requirements or templates, compliance matrices, and supplier profiles.
• Experience with commercial determinations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, training, coaching, and reviewing subcontract packages prepared by peers or junior Subcontracts Administrators.
• Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership.
• Experience in risk mitigation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services, managing supplier contracts from source selection and proposal through execution and administration.
• Coordinate with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, supplier management, planning, operations, senior management, and customers as needed.
• Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, prepare awards, and administer subcontracts.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules in conjunction with the quality organization.
• Identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, public law, company and business policies, and import/export regulations.
• Mentor junior Subcontracts Administrators as assigned.
• Lead Business Unit compliance senior peer-review processes and assignments; conduct senior worker reviews; analyze and coordinate peer-review and PACE compliance results to identify trends and training needs.
• Coordinate and prepare knowledge-sharing sessions and training.
• Assess supplier performance and employ sound business practices in follow-up activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording.
• Manage and develop strategic and key suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier invoices or payments as needed.
• Use process-improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to improve quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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