Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated professional for the role of Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. This will be a hybrid position at of our Baltimore/Linthicum or Elkridge, MD facilities.
This position is responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users. 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. 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 subcontracts, 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. Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, must have strong verbal and written communication skills, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by a highly regulated industry.
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Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:
- - A minimum of 2 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 0 years' experience in supply chain and/or business management; will also consider a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related in lieu of a bachelors degree
- - US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:
- - Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing.
- - Experience in SAP
- - Experience in International Awards
- - Experience with FAR/DFARS
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree plus minimum 2 years supply chain/procurement/business management experience; OR Master's degree with 0 years experience; OR 6 years experience in lieu of a bachelor's
- U.S. Citizenship
- Experience managing subcontracts including source selection, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award writing and subcontract administration
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, sound decision-making, and compliance orientation in regulated environments
- Ability to work hybrid at Baltimore/Linthicum or Elkridge, MD facilities and travel up to 10% of the time
- Professional experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Manufacturing)
- Experience in SAP
- Experience with international awards
- Experience with FAR/DFARS
- Familiarity applying Lean Six Sigma tools with suppliers to drive quality and continuous improvement
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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