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Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago

Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist - Level 5 - R10222036-3

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and innovative systems. They are seeking a Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist to evaluate and govern Commercial Item Determinations (CIDs) ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements while providing oversight and guidance across the sector.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the Space Sector lead for all Commercial Item Determinations
Evaluate CID packages for FAR and DFARS compliance, sufficiency, and audit defensibility
Provide authoritative guidance on:
FAR 2.101 commercial item definitions
FAR 12 and FAR 15 interplay
DFARS commercial item and pricing requirements
Partner with Programs, Buyers, SCAs, and Buyer Managers to ensure CID packages are complete, accurate, and properly supported
Establish and maintain sector standards, templates, and guidance for CID development
Act as the sector escalation point for complex or high-risk commerciality questions
Support DCMA, DCAA, CPSR, and internal audits related to commercial item determinations
Participate in supplier risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives within GSC
Contribute to training and education across the sector on commercial item policy and practice
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure sector processes remain current with evolving FAR/DFARS guidance

Qualification

FAR complianceDFARS complianceCommercial Item DeterminationsGovernment contractingSupply chain complianceIndependent operationExceptional communication

Required

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in Business, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, or related field – OR - Master's degree and 10+ years experience
6+ years of experience in government contracting, supply chain compliance, pricing, or contracts
Deep working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, particularly: FAR 2.101, FAR Parts 12 and 15, DFARS commercial item and pricing provisions
Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing Commercial Item Determinations
Strong ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world procurement scenarios
Experience supporting audits and regulatory inquiries
Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional engagement with Programs, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Legal
Ability to operate independently as a sector authority while influencing without direct authority

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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