RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Defense Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. This position is for anInternationalSubcontracts specialistLevel 5,primarily located in Woodland Hills, CA,with the option for fully remote teleworking. Key Responsibilities: 3 Manage the full "cradle-to-grave" subcontract lifecycle for international suppliers, including proposal support, source selection, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. 3 Draft, review, and negotiate complex subcontract agreements (Experience working with different contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memorandums of agreement, and teaming agreements, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including familiarity and experience with NATO contracts and Manufacturing License Agreements. 3 Conduct market research to identify potential subcontractors and assess their capabilities and reliability. 3 Serve as the primary point of contact for international suppliers regarding contractual matters, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships. 3 Conduct comprehensive cost and price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for all procurements. 3 Monitor subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies as needed. 3 Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management. 3 Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, Finance, Logistics, Engineering) to ensure seamless execution of subcontracts and alignment with program objectives. 3 Maintain accurate, audit-ready subcontract files and documentation in compliance with company procedures and government regulations. 3 Ensure smooth import/export operations by coordinating with the international trade compliance and logistics teams and ensuring all required documentation is processed correctly. Basic Qualifications: 3 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with at least 12 years professional related experience, Master's with at least 9 years of professional related experience; 16 years professional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 3 Minimum of 5 years experience in subcontracts administration or procurement, with a strong emphasis on international suppliers/contracts. 3 Demonstrated experience with government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) and a strong understanding of compliance requirements such as ITAR/EAR, including familiarity and experience with NATO contracts and Manufacturing License Agreements. 3 Proven experience negotiating complex terms and conditions with international entities. 3 Lead/mentor other SCAs with the preparation of International Supplier PO Packages. 3 Experience reviewing subcontract packages from either peer or junior Subcontracts Administrators. 3 Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using procurement or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP). 3 Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: 3 Knowledge of specific country-by-country legal and regulatory requirements for procurement. Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00 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.