Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2. This role is being offered as preferred onsite in Sunnyvale, CA but will consider hybrid/remote in CA, OR, NV or WA (pacific time zone).
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
You ensure your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.
** This role provides an opportunity to lead and manage a team of 5 or more subcontract specialists who are responsible for the essential functions listed below. **
Essential Functions of the team:
- · All phases of the Subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions, market research, single/sole source determinations, request for proposals, commercial item determinations, source selection decision, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategy, awarding subcontracts, and execution of technical, cost and performance requirements.
- · Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
- · Manages preparation of bid packages, supports 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 the portfolio, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
- · Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
- · Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and collaborate well in a team environment across all levels. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experiencein any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience
- 3+ years of team lead and/or direct management/supervisory of people
- Experience with FAR and DFARS
- Experience with SAP or any other ERMP systems and MS Office experience US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or MBA
- Experience managing Subcontract Programs and/or a Subcontracts Team of 5+ people in support of major defense programs
- Solid understanding of the Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP) procurement system, Supplier Scorecards and performance management, NG Principles and Operating Practices, and metric analysis
- Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million
- ·Change Management experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in subcontracts management, procurement, program management, contracts management, or related experience
- Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in subcontracts management, procurement, program management, contracts management, or related experience
- At least 3 years of team leadership or direct management/supervisory experience
- Experience with FAR and DFARS
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system
- Microsoft Office experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an MBA
- Experience managing subcontract programs or a subcontracts team of five or more supporting major defense programs
- Understanding of SAP procurement systems, supplier scorecards, performance management, operating practices, and metric analysis
- Experience negotiating contracts exceeding $100 million
- Change management experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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