Sentinel - Manager Subcontracts

Manager Subcontracts 2

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Subcontracts
2. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Manager Subcontracts 2 manages a defined segment of a program or a functional area within Subcontracts, providing direct supervision and objective‑oriented direction to a team of subcontracts professionals. The manager:

• Ensures effective execution of subcontracting activities in alignment with program cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Leads development of subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, software, and/or services.
• Prepares bid/RFP packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, recommends/selects subcontractors, issues awards, and administers resulting subcontracts through completion.
• Manages and negotiates additions, deletions, and modifications to subcontracts.
• Partners closely with contracts administration, supply chain, engineering, program management, and other functional stakeholders to implement and improve subcontract‑related procedures and practices.
• Receives assignments in objective‑oriented terms, provides direction to subordinates based on management guidance and established procedures, and is reviewed for adequacy in meeting program and functional objectives.
• Oversees projects and tasks through non‑exempt and/or exempt employees, and may achieve results through lower‑level supervisors or experienced exempt staff.
• Typically functions as an advisor to the team, becoming directly involved in day‑to‑day execution only when needed to meet key milestones or resolve complex technical, contractual, or operational issues.
• Executes department procedures that affect employees within the organization, interprets and applies organizational guidance, and recommends improvements to operating practices.
• Ensures that assigned subcontracts and related work packages are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Frequently interacts with internal stakeholders and external customer/subcontractor representatives at various management levels, including conducting briefings and participating in technical and program meetings related to operations, schedules, and specific phases of projects or contracts.

This role requires competence in a specialized subcontracts/supply chain field, with full working knowledge of relevant procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements. Decisions are focused on the specific job function, with minimal risk to the corporation, and are aimed at achieving functional and program objectives.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You'll Bring These

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience;
  Master's Degree and 6 years' experience or…