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Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA • 3h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and help shape the future of space exploration.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to be based onsite at our Redondo Beach, CA location. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

Supplier Evaluation, Approval, and Performance Monitoring: Conduct thorough supplier vetting and qualification processes to align with company policies and program requirements, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.

Subcontract Management: Lead all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating terms, issuing subcontracts, managing changes, validating invoices, and closing out subcontracts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Contractual Agreements: Work closely with internal stakeholders to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs) and material specifications, and draft agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and Bailment Agreements to meet program needs.

Compliance and Ethical Procurement: Ensure strict adherence to public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, and flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.

Process Improvement and Cost Management: Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.

Employee Training and Material Support: Conduct professional training sessions for employees to support team development and assist in documenting material receipt and property management activities to maintain compliance and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years (6 years with Masters) of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, logistics or other relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, contracts, logistics or other relevant experience.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Top Secret or SCI Clearance with Polygraph.

Experience with the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determining the adequacy of supplier proposals received

Demonstrated familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Proficiency with SAP Business Management Software, including the ability to generate purchase orders in compliance with all applicable requirements and conduct peer reviews of pre-award and pre-audit purchase orders.

Demonstrated experience working with the U.S. Government, which represent the primary customer base for this role.

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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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