Manager Subcontracts 1

Northrop Grumman•Charlottesville, VA

34d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. NGMS Global Supply Chain partners strategically with programs to drive best in class decisions, deliver customer satisfaction, and uphold integrity and teamwork. We value our people and suppliers as essential partners in keeping the world safe. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Subcontract Manager 1 to support the Naval and Oceanic Systems (NOS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. Role Overview Lead and grow a high performing team of 4-5 Subcontracts Administrators and Buyers. Manage the full subcontract lifecycle for the Maritime Systems & Integration and Strategic Programs operating units of the Naval and Oceanic Systems (NOS) business unit. Ensure priorities align with business objectives, maintain strong program team engagement, and communicate status to NGMS and GSC stakeholders. The most pivotal program out of the Charlottesville facility is the Offshore Patrol Cutter, Stage 2 Program (OPC 2), which hinges on a tightly coordinated supply chain, complex systems integration, and adherence to rigorous defense‑industry standards. Charlottesville's Manager of Subcontracts 1 will lead the buying/subcontracts team in supporting delivery of supplies for all critical materials central to the cutter's maneuvering and endurance capabilities. Charlottesville's Manager of Subcontracts 1 is the nexus of accountability that keeps OPC2's subcontracting activities coherent, compliant, and on‑track. Their leadership supports the program's ability to deliver a fleet‑ready mobile OPC on time, within budget, and to the high‑level performance standards required by the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts
Experience with the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments).
Experience with SAP or related business application software.
Work experience with U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures
People leadership experience of 2+ years as a team lead or manager
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $25M Cost Reimbursable)
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
6 years of DoD (DoW) Subcontract Management Experience
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors with various program management techniques and tools, e.g., EVMS, IMS, RTGs, etc.
Previous CAM Experience or Training
Risk mitigation experience
Negotiating experience with contracts in excess of $25 million
Change Management experience

Responsibilities

Mentor, coach, and assign workloads to drive timely execution of daily requirements.
Build effective relationships with functional teams; translate program needs into clear procurement actions.
Design and negotiate long term agreements, sourcing partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance.
Contribute to the evolution of agile, efficient, and compliant GSC policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Lead, mentor, coach, guide, motivate, challenge, train, and support team of 4-5 subcontract administrators and buyers.
Review/status proposal and active subcontract requirements and ensure those meet customer requirements.
Development of negotiation strategies and plans.
Review and approval of purchase order compliance.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment.
Support of proposal activities.
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder's conferences, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
Review and approval of supplier agreements (i.e., Teaming Agreements, Long Term Pricing Agreements, Overriding Agreements, etc.).
Communication within GSC, Division, Program and business areas of procurement status and issues.
Support leadership meetings with the Program Management Office, GSC, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other functionals.