Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located On-Site in Melbourne, FL with a 9/80 work schedule, occasional travel and excellent career growth potential supporting the rapidly growing Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence.

Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTs). Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight. Decisions affect the financial, employee or public relations posture of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases

• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership

• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle

• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures

• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years combined experience or a minimum of 13 years combined experience with a Master's Degree or at least 19 years of business experience in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of Subcontracts, Procurement, Purchasing or Contracts experience

• Experience with SAP or related business application software

• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

• Must have an Active, In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management

• Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)

• 5+ years of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

• 5+ years of experience with SAP or related business application software

• Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million

• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership

• Previous Team Lead or Management experience

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training

• Working level knowledge of Business Law

• Risk mitigation experience

• Change Management experience

• In-Scope DOD Top Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years

• Special Program Access

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Salary Range: $117,800 - $176,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit ~~~ . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.