Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The MSTS division, in support of the NOS business unit at the Sykesville site, is seeking a highly motivated Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist to join our team in a hybrid work arrangement.

In this role, you will lead complex subcontracting and procurement activities for MSTS programs, serving as a key business partner to program management, supply chain, and functional stakeholders. You will develop and execute subcontract strategies that align with program objectives, ensure compliance with company and customer requirements, and drive best‑value solutions for the enterprise.

• Lead end‑to‑end subcontract management for complex, high‑value efforts, including strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Serve as the primary subcontracts interface to the integrated program team (IPT) for a complex commodity, providing proactive subcontract and procurement support aligned to cost, schedule, technical, and risk objectives.
• Support procurement and subcontracts requirements for the Sykesville site and other sites within the MSTS division, ensuring consistent application of sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with supplier onboarding activities, including coordination of required documentation, compliance checks, and systems setup to enable timely and effective supplier engagement.
• Coordinate and support the execution of non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs) and related supplier agreements in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance throughout the lifecycle, including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable PrOP, procedures, and customer requirements, with a strong focus on compliant documentation, audit readiness, and risk management.
• Partner with program leadership, engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to develop and execute subcontract plans that support program milestones and critical‑path activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for small business engagement, cost savings, process improvements, and risk reduction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other subcontracts and supply chain team members, sharing best practices and supporting a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, or supply chain;
  Masters degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, or supply chain;
  High School diploma and a minimum of 9 years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, or supply chain
• FAR and DFAR experience
• US Citizenship

• Experience leading negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining…