Staff Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Fairfax, VA

1d•$120,900 - $181,300•Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' Weapons Systems business unit is seeking a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing supply chain organization. This is a remote position within the United States, working a 9x80 schedule. The Staff SCA sources and procures specialized goods and services for NGDS Weapon Systems, owns contractual management for suppliers, and drives the full end to end supply chain lifecycle; from source selection and proposal evaluation through award, execution, administration, and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelors degree & 12 years of related experience, OR a Masters degree & 10 years of related experience, OR a PhD & 8 years of related experience, OR a high school diploma or equivalent & 16 years of related experience in subcontracts, purchasing, contracts, project/business management, or finance.
Experience in executing large compliant procurements; negotiating terms & conditions; supplier performance management; cost/price analysis; market research.
Working‑level knowledge of FAR/DFARS (or equivalent business law).
CostPoint or SAP ERP + MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance or higher (US Citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
Ability to negotiated large contracts; strong presentation skills to senior leadership.
Expertise with both U.S. Government and commercial subcontracts, multiple contract types, and special payment provisions (e.g., progress‑ or performance‑based payments).
Knows how to perform Price Cost Analysis
Proven ability to be a leader and mentor for the team.
Highlight your HOA‑agreement and Long‑Term Pricing Agreement experience, as well as your success negotiating complex terms & conditions.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, Long‑Term Pricing Agreements, and other GSC related contractual documents.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms & conditions for complex, high‑value contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
Preparing bid packages, leading bidder conferences, conducting cost/price analysis, and selecting/recommending subcontractors.
Coordinating with contracts, legal, engineering, quality, planning, operations, finance, program management, and end‑users.
Monitoring supplier performance (KPIs, quality, schedule) and applying Lean Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency and risk mitigation.
Leading Supply Chain Management Teams (SMT)
Ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NATO contracts, and all company policies; maintaining audit ready documentation.
Lead sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
Assess and communicate supplier performance; manage the cradle‑to‑grave procurement lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with all FAR/DFARS/public‑law requirements and company policies.
Identify cost‑saving and risk mitigation strategies through targeted negotiations.
Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to program risk and opportunity management; employ Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, NDAs, Terms and Conditions, Teaming Agreements, and Long‑Term Pricing Agreements.
Conduct market research, cost/price analysis, and KPI tracking; implement corrective actions as needed.
Coordinate import/export operations with trade‑compliance and logistics teams.
Execute and manage high‑value contracts.