Manager Subcontracts

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

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.

has an opening for a Manager of Subcontracts Administration 2 to join our outstanding team of qualified and diverse individuals in Rolling Meadows, IL. This exciting role will support either the Electronic Warfare & Targeting (EWT) or Mission Survivability Systems (MSS) Business Units (BUs) within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS)
Division. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments. This role supports a hybrid onsite work arrangement out of our Rolling Meadows, IL facility.

• Leadership & Development – Mentor, coach, and assign workloads to drive timely execution of daily requirements and increase employee engagement
• Program Integration – Build effective relationships with functional teams; translate program needs into clear procurement actions
• Strategic Procurement – Design and negotiate long term agreements, sourcing partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance
• Policy & Process – Contribute to the evolution of agile, efficient, and compliant GSC policies and procedures
• Compliance – Ensures compliance with all regulatory and public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations

• Supports Subcontracts Specialists through all phases of the Subcontract including requests for proposal, contracting strategy, contract negotiation, contract administration and contract closeout to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Customer specifications.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
• Lead and grow a high performing team of up to 10 Subcontracts Administrators and Buyers.
• Review/status proposal and active subcontract/purchase order requirements and ensure those meet customer requirements
• Development of negotiation strategies and plans
• Review and approval of purchase order compliance

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• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or related Business Management OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or related Business Management OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or related Business Management
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience leading a team of people or direct people management
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Level clearance

• Must have Aerospace & Defense experience in Subcontracts or Contracts
• Must have Subcontracts or Contracts experience with FAR / DFARS or Business Law
• Master’s Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management
• Experience with the SAP procurement system, Supplier Scorecards and performance management, NG Principles and Operating Practices, and metric analysis
• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
• Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior…