Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator. 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 You’ll Get To Do:
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
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:
Education: 8 Years with Bachelor's; 6 Years with Master's; 4 Years with PhD
Familiar with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures
Strong knowledge and proven historical performance of cradle to grave 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
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
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
Skills Required
- Education: 8 Years with Bachelor's; 6 Years with Master's; 4 Years with PhD
- Familiarity with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures
- Cradle-to-grave subcontract administration experience
- Experience preparing subcontractor RFP packages and supporting the NGC acquisition process
- Experience preparing and presenting briefings to leadership
- Ability to provide accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Master's degree
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- Willingness to contribute to organizational projects and goals
- Problem solving aptitude for moderate-scope problems
- Experience creating subcontracts using SAP
- Experience with cost-plus incentive fee / award fee contract types
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Proven leadership in high-tempo, multi-task aerospace/defense environments
- Experience in regulated industries, specifically aerospace and defense acquisition
- Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP for contract and procurement management
- Self-starter with strong analytical and continuous-improvement orientation
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.








