Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5

Northrop Grumman•Aurora, CO

3d•$112,200 - $219,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA, Aurora, CO, Boulder, CO, Huntsville, AL, or Baltimore, MD. Remote work is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree and 6+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field (for Level 4)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree and 10+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field (for Level 5)
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)

Nice To Haves

Experience working competitive and/or non-competitive US-government procurements/subcontracts
Experience with SAP, Costpoint or related business application software
Experience with Subcontract negotiations
Experience with compliance and audits
Experience managing international subcontracts
Experience working Terms and Conditions exceptions

Responsibilities

Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads across the Division.
Coordinating content for often lead Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and “open hours”
Training junior personnel in NG’s Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
Being the Division GSC focal point for internal and external audits, including responses to internal and external information requests in coordination with Sector audit personnel.
Working in the general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
Subject matter expertise in Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) process, as well as support to complicated CID packages
Providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
Providing surge support for proposals and execution of subcontracts up to definitization to include: Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, and analyze and evaluate proposals. Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administering resulting subcontracts.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.