RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman's Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking an experienced, strategic
Manager Subcontracts 3 to join our organization as a Manager 3, Subcontracts in
Roy, UT. In this role, you will support multiple programs within the division, each contributing to missions of national importance. You will lead a high-performing team of Subcontracts Administrators, driving excellence in supplier performance, compliance, and program execution across a diverse portfolio.
You will manage a team of approximately six (6) to eight (8) Subcontracts Specialists/Administrators (various levels) responsible for complex, high-dollar subcontracts across multiple suppliers and program efforts. This position combines hands-on leadership, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional integration to ensure cost, schedule, and technical objectives are achieved. This position offers the opportunity to work in our brand-new Roy Innovation Center on a 9/80 schedule, supporting work-life balance while contributing directly to mission-critical national defense programs.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You'll Get To Do: Lead & Develop the Team
- Hire, supervise, mentor, train, retain, and grow a team of Subcontracts Administrators, helping to build the future of our organization.
- Assign and balance workloads to ensure efficient and effective execution across multiple programs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and mission focus.
- Subcontracts Strategy, Negotiation & Execution
- Direct the solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration of major cost reimbursement, Time & Materials, and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) subcontracts in compliance with internal procedures and FAR/DFARS.
- Develop and execute contracting strategies for complex, high-value subcontracts (including those >$50M) from cradle to grave.
- Lead Supplier Management Teams through negotiations of terms and conditions, cost, schedule, and scope with suppliers, mitigating risk and driving cost efficiency.
Program Integration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a primary subcontracts point of contact for assigned programs within Strategic Deterrent Systems.
- Partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Supply Chain to translate program requirements into executable subcontract strategies.
- Brief executive management and customers on subcontract status, supplier performance, issues, and corrective actions; support and conduct program and supplier reviews.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure rigorous adherence to company command media, FAR, DFARS, and Defense contracting requirements.
- Maintain audit-ready files and documentation; provide guidance on complex compliance topics (e.g., data rights, EVMS-related requirements, flow-down clauses).
- Participate with Contracts and Supply Chain leadership to refine subcontract procedures, guidelines, and standard work.
Supplier Performance Management
- Act as the primary escalation point to major suppliers for all subcontract-related activities.
- Drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement using data-driven performance metrics.
- Coordinate across multiple programs to attain and maintain best-in-class supplier performance in cost, schedule, and technical quality.
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 position's 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'll Bring These Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management OR a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience; Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a buyer, subcontract manager, or Warranted DoD Contracting Officer.
- Working knowledge of cost reimbursement, Time & Materials, and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) subcontracting.
- Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise procurement/ERP systems.
- Successful experience negotiating terms and conditions, cost, schedule, and scope with suppliers.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required up to 25% of the time
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required; clearance not required to start).
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in FAR/DFARS and proven experience managing complex subcontracts from solicitation through closeout (including high-dollar efforts).
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
- Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts or Supply Chain experience with deep understanding of corporate procedures and command media.
- Experience with strategic deterrent, missile, or other major modernization/sustainment programs.
- Proven expertise in negotiating complex, long-term agreements and managing multiple contract types (FFP, CP, T&M) for large, integrated efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across large, multi-program portfolios to drive best-value subcontracting solutions and superior supplier performance.
- Minimum of 3 years manager-level experience leading a multi-level team in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00
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.
