Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist Level 4, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be located in San Diego, Commerce, Oxnard or Goleta CA, Hanover, MD or Devens, MA. FT remote work may be available.

This person will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Mission Enabling Products Business Unit regarding all aspects of complex subcontract processes & management and compliance requirements.   

In this job, you will: 

• Conduct customer contract flowdown analysis to determine required FAR/DFAR subcontract flow down requirements for the BU GSC team

• Responsible for negotiating and managing moderate to complex T&C and NDAs with suppliers to support PO awards. Serves as SME to support simple T&C and NDAs being negotiated by buying team

• SME for drafting and review of all contractual communications letters to suppliers

• Writes price analysis for complex purchase orders and provides guidance and review of buyer-written price analysis for less complex procurements

• SME and primary executor for CID (Commercial Determinations)

• Understands all updates and requirements from Sector compliance and helps ensure understanding of said requirement throughout the BU

• Serve as the BU SME for PACE and helps support complex PACE submittals

• Provide SME expertise, and leverages SME knowledge to help establish best practices and procedures for the BU. May include support in all areas of maintaining compliance to NG EPM and CPM, supplier management and subcontracting, proposals, contract terms, and negotiations

Note: this position does not directly manage supplier subcontracts in the ordinary course of the role, but may support subcontract supplier management as a SME or on a as needed basis by the BU.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 + years' experience OR a master’s degree and a minimum of 6 + years' experience; minimum of 12 + years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Years of experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or Compliance

• Working knowledge of CostPoint or related business application software as well as Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

• Proficient on FAR and DFARS Regulations

• Ability to work under general direction toward long range goals and objectives and perform independently with minimal management oversight

Preferred Qualifications: 

• The successful candidate will have experience with complex and competitive subcontracts for both U.S. Government and Commercial and multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (i.e., progress or performance-based payments)

• Experience in subcontracts management within an Earned Value framework

• Ability to lead/mentor other GSC team members throughout the entire Subcontract lifecycle, including compliance requirements, with additional experience reviewing subcontract packages from either peer or junior Subcontracts Administrators

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: 

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space 

Salary Range: $108,400.00 - $170,300.00

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.