Principal or Sr Principal SC Subcontract Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. You'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Mission Defense System is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 3) or Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 4) to join our team onsite at Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO. This position can be filled with either level based on qualifying years of experience.

Role and Impact:

• Sources and procures specialized subcontract services
• Owns contractual management for the supplier from “cradle to grave”
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
• Develops terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials and/or services
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications: 

• Level 3: Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management and/or relatable business experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of relatable experience
• Level 4: Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience in Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management and/or relatable business experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of relatable experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong SAP or other ERP system experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of price analysis methods
• Accomplished presentation skills to senior leadership

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00Salary Range 2: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.