Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Clearance Required
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of
qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in
Melbourne, FL with a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off),
and some occasional travel. ** Sign-on Bonus ** may be available
for the selected candidate ( eligibility restrictions apply )
Candidate must hold at minimum an active DoD Secret level clearance
( granted or renewed within the last 5-years .) Current Northrop
Grumman employees are not eligible to receive a sign-on bonus. The
Subcontracts Team Lead is responsible for providing subcontracting
process and compliance requirements guidance to Subcontract
Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team
Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier
and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward
long-range goals and objectives.
- Opportunity to Pioneer! Pioneer with fierce curiosity,
dedication and innovation as one of the first to support a brand
new contract.
- We are committed to shared success; this role offers excellent
career growth potential supporting our rapidly growing
department.Essential Functions:Source and procure 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.
- Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation,
negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout
phases
- 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 improvementBasic
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years experience, or a
Master's Degree with at least 4 years experience or High School
Diploma/equivalent with at least 10 years of combined experience in
Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Supplier Management
- Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Contracts
experience
- Experience with SAP or related business application
software
- Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and
DFARS
- Holds at minimum an active in-Scope DoD Secret level Security
Clearance (investigated within the last 5 years) and the ability to
obtain PAR (program access) within a reasonable amount of time as
determined by the Company to meet its business needs.Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project
Management
- Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts
(i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
- Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million
- Experience conducting oral presentations to senior
leadership
- Previous Team Lead or Management experience
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or
training
- Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
- Risk mitigation experience
- Change Management experience
- In-Scope DOD Top Secret Security Clearance or higher that has
been granted or renewed within the past 6 years
- Special Program Access Salary Range: $72,200 USD - $108,400 USD
Employees may be eligible for 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
health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop
Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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