Associate Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL • 14h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location : Full-time Onsite in Melbourne, FL

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF!

Team: Global Supply Chain

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Our Team:

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!

On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation's classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

About the Role :

Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases

Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership

Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.

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

Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.

Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR a minimum of 4 years Supply Chain/Business Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management

Familiarity of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, or Contracts

Negotiating skills

Presentation skills

Working level knowledge of Business Law

Risk mitigation experience

Active, In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years

AS-FA3

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $81,600.00

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.

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