Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Subcontracts 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What Youll Get To Do:

The Manager Subcontracts 2 manages a defined segment of a program or a functional area within Subcontracts, with primary accountability for flight-systems 6related work performed by major subcontractors. This role provides direct supervision and objective-oriented direction to a team of subcontracts professionals, ensuring effective execution of subcontracting activities in alignment with program cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives for flight hardware and related support.
The manager leads the development of subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, software, and/or services supporting Flight Systems requirements (e.g., avionics, guidance and control, propulsion, structures, and test equipment). Responsibilities include preparing bid/RFP packages, conducting bidders conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, recommending/selecting subcontractors, issuing awards, and administering resulting subcontracts through completion. The role also manages and negotiates additions, deletions, and modifications to subcontracts and partners closely with contracts administration, supply chain, engineering, flight test, manufacturing, and program management to implement and improve subcontract-related procedures and practices.

Assignments are received in objective-oriented terms. The Manager Subcontracts 2 provides direction to subordinates based on management guidance and established procedures, and work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting program and functional objectives. The role requires competence in a specialized subcontracts/supply chain field, with full working knowledge of relevant procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to Flight Systems programs. Decisions are focused on the specific job function, with minimal risk to the corporation, and are aimed at achieving functional and program objectives.

The manager oversees projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group, accomplished through non-exempt and/or exempt employees, and may achieve results through lower-level supervisors or experienced exempt staff. They typically function as an advisor to the team on tasks, projects, and operations, becoming directly involved in day-to-day execution only when needed to meet key milestones or resolve complex technical, contractual, or operational issues with flight-critical content. The role executes department procedures that affect employees within the organization, interprets and applies organizational guidance to the team, and recommends improvements to operating practices.
This position is responsible for ensuring that assigned subcontracts and related work packages are completed on schedule and within budget to support Flight Systems development, integration, test, and production. Erroneous decisions, recommendations, or failure to complete assignments could result in significant delays to flight-critical milestones and require substantial additional time, resources, and funding to correct. The role entails frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external customer and subcontractor representatives at various management levels, including conducting briefings and participating in technical and program meetings related to operations, schedules, and specific phases of flight-system programs or contracts.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

 Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

 401k

 Educational Assistance

 Life Insurance

 Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

 Paid Time Off

 Health & Wellness Resources

 Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree and 8 years of related experience; Master Degree and 6 years experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

• Demonstrated experience preparing bid/RFP packages, conducting bidders conferences, analyzing and evaluating supplier proposals, and making supplier recommendations

• Direct experience serving as the primary subcontract manager or key interface for a major subcontractor

• Experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, facilities, finance, contracts, legal) to develop requirements and resolve subcontract issues

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting infrastructure-related work (e.g., facilities, utilities, or critical site systems)

• Strong cost/price analysis skills, including evaluation of labor, materials, and indirect rates, and preparation of negotiation positions

• Experience with subcontractor performance management: developing metrics, tracking milestones, and driving schedule, cost, and quality performance

• Professional certifications in supply chain, procurement, or project management (e.g., CPSM, PMP, NCMA credentials) are a plus

• Experience developing subcontract specifications, statements of work (SOW), and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and/or services

• Proven ability to negotiate subcontract provisions, write and issue awards, and administer subcontracts through closeout, including coordinating additions, deletions, and modifications

• Experience collaborating with contracts administration and purchasing to help shape or implement subcontract-related guidelines and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with senior leadership and external partners, including presenting status, risks, and mitigation plans

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive subcontractor performance

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government contracting requirements, including flow-down of clauses to subcontractors

• Proficiency with enterprise procurement or ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar) and standard Microsoft Office tools