Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for the role of Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 4) with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Category Management Team (CMT) within the Mission Systems Sector, which is engaged throughout all aspects of the core technologies used within our major systems. This position can be located in Linthicum, MD, or Rolling Meadows, IL, or Woodland Hills, CA, or San Diego, CA on a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will encompass the full range of the subcontract acquisition process including preparation and execution of a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will understand the buyer and the seller roles in establishing mutually successful business arrangements, with experiences in work specifications and solicitations/bid packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, development of contractual documentation and post award administration.
Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.
Within the CMT organization the candidate will support a team-based organization and perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including but not limited to strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution/award, finance, and internal customer service. Ideal candidates are generally experienced in one or more areas of the procurement or contractual function(s), developing business relationships, and demonstrating an affinity for working with, or understanding both manufacturing and technology.
This position is responsible for executing major procurement activities and providing contractual support and documentation to suppliers in support of proposals and programs.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years in Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts/Procurement, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing/Operations, Customer Service, or Business Management or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years, of experience in Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts/Procurement, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing/Operations, Customer Service, or Business Management
- Experience in MS Office suite
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP experience
- Experience at government contractors
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
- Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
- Experience with Long Term Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Overriding Terms and Conditions.
- Negotiation experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, subcontracts/procurement, program or project management, manufacturing/operations, customer service, or business management
- Alternatively, a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- SAP experience
- Experience working for government contractors
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
- Experience with Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable contracting formats
- Experience with Long Term Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Overriding Terms and Conditions
- Negotiation experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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