Principal​/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10226723

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.

• Location:
  
  Melbourne, FL
• Schedule:
  
  9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
• Team:
  Global Supply Chain
• Extras:
  Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

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! On‑site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s top‑priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.

Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross‑functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long‑range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self‑initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast‑paced, On‑Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Obtaining a new, or transferring an existing DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance, as well as receiving Program Access is required before the selected candidate can start in the role.

This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts,…