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Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago

Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10219540

Northrop Grumman is a leader in defense technologies, seeking a Principal Subcontract Specialist to support their classified programs. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Subcontract managementSAPNegotiation skillsRisk mitigationChange ManagementEarned Value ManagementBusiness Law knowledgeSupplier relationship managementOral presentations

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR at least 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
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

Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
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

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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