RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Subcontractor Administrator/Principal Subcontracts Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location: Full-time Onsite in Melbourne, FL

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!

Team: Global Supply Chain

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Our Team:

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies.  Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!

Responsibilities:

On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phasesAssesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier LeadershipManages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycleEnsures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and proceduresIdentifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiationsCultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholdersContributes to Program Risk and Opportunity managementUtilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvementThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Job Characteristics:

Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

Problem Solving
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Discretion/Latitude
Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

Impact
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

Liaison
Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. May make presentations to small groups.

Basic Qualifications (Subcontract Specialist)

Must have Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years’ combined experience OR a master's degreeA minimum of 6 years combined experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeCombined experience must be in Supply Chain Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Proposal Price/Cost Analysis, Business, Finance or similarAbility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain of Government AcquisitionWorking knowledge of FAR and DFARS for the minimum years combined experienceNegotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 millionExperience conducting oral presentations to senior leadershipKnowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or trainingWorking level knowledge of Business LawChange Management experienceRisk Mitigation experienceActive DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontracts Administrator)

Must have Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience OR a PhD and 1 yearA minimum of 9 years combined experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeCombined experience must be in Supply Chain Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Proposal Price/Cost Analysis, Business, Finance or similarExperience with SAP or related business application softwareAbility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain of Government AcquisitionWorking knowledge of FAR and DFARS for the minimum years combined experienceNegotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 millionExperience conducting oral presentations to senior leadershipKnowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or trainingWorking level knowledge of Business LawChange Management experienceRisk Mitigation experienceActive DoD Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00Salary Range 2: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

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.