Subcontracts Administrator – Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $81,400 - $160,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator at Level 3 or Level 4. The role sources and procures specialized goods and services, manages supplier contracts, and leads source selection from proposal through contract execution. The preferred location is Chandler, Arizona, though remote applicants may also be considered. The position requires travel 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available.

The administrator develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions; prepares and evaluates proposal packages; negotiates subcontract provisions; selects or recommends subcontractors; awards and administers subcontracts; and manages supplier performance, financial forecasting, quality, reliability, delivery, compliance, and payment as needed. The role also partners with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage strategic relationships, reduce costs, manage risk, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Current and active Department of Defense security clearance.
• Experience managing major subcontracts.
• Experience managing subcontract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive or Fixed Fee, Time and Material, Labor Hour, and IDIQ.
• Familiarity with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience preparing subcontractor request-for-proposal packages and supporting the acquisition process.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services.
• Own contractual management of suppliers and manage source selection from contract proposal through execution.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program teams, and end users.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare requests for proposal, evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, prepare awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Work with the quality organization to evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through negotiations.
• Manage and lead supplier financial forecasting accuracy.
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with public law, company and business policies and procedures, and import/export regulations.
• Assess supplier performance and ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for receipt recording.
• Manage and develop strategic and key suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed.
• Use process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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