RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in Melbourne, FL.
Location: Melbourne, FL
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
Team: Global Supply Chain
Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential
Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm! On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s top-priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.
About the Role:
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.
Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. 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.
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, on-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management
A minimum of 9 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management
A minimum of 12 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Experience with FAR/DFAR
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Supply Chain
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Previous Team Lead or Management experience
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
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.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00
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.
