Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4/5

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer guidance and subject matter expertise regarding subcontracting processes and compliance requirements to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads.

• Organize content for and frequently lead Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and “open hours.”

• Educate junior staff on Northrop Grumman’s Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP).

• Act as the Division GSC point of contact for internal and external audits, including coordinating responses to information requests with Sector audit teams.

• Strive towards long-term goals and objectives; initiate assignments and work autonomously with minimal managerial oversight.

• Provide subject matter expertise in Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) and assist with complex CID packages.

• Deliver expertise in supplier and subcontract management.

• Offer surge support for proposals and subcontract execution through definitization, which includes preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, and analyzing and evaluating proposals.

• Negotiate subcontract terms, choose or recommend subcontractors, create awards, and manage resulting subcontracts.

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.

• Discover strategies and opportunities to minimize costs, enhance efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and focused negotiations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience for Level 4, or 12+ years for Level 5.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field with 6+ years of related experience for Level 4, or 10+ years for Level 5.

• An additional 4+ years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or other related fields.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).

• Preferred: Experience with competitive and/or non-competitive U.S. government procurements/subcontracts.

• Preferred: Familiarity with SAP, Costpoint, or similar business application software.

• Preferred: Experience in subcontract negotiations.

• Preferred: Background in compliance and audits.

• Preferred: Experience managing international subcontracts.

• Preferred: Experience addressing Terms and Conditions exceptions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, depending on position.

• Shift differential, depending on position.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal matters.