Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - 19615

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Strategic Deterrent Systems division.  

What You'll Get to Do:

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.

• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.

• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

• Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.

• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.

• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communicator.

Position Benefits:

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist: 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree

• Sr. Principal Subcontract Specialist: 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years of experience with a Master’s; or 4 years of experience with a PhD

• Familiar with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures

• Experience with subcontract administration

• Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and supporting the NGC acquisition process

• Experience preparing and presenting briefings to leadership (internal/external)

• Ability to provide accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Preferred degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

• Ability and willingness to contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals

• Problem solving aptitude to develop solutions and drive resolution to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Experience creating subcontracts using SAP

• Experience with cost plus incentive fee/award fee contract types 

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Proven leadership ability in high-tempo, multi-task environments within aerospace/defense  

• Experience working in regulated industries, specifically aerospace and defense acquisition 

• Proficiency with SAP (or equivalent enterprise resource planning) for contract and procurement management 

• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, driving continuous-improvement initiatives

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00Secondary 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.