RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 located in Charlottesville, VA you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a wide portfolio of programs

• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval

• Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy

• Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)

• Subcontract pre-award activities including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals and negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions

• Subcontract post-award activities including, but not limited to, subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices and subcontract closeout

• Execute subcontractor non-disclosure agreements

• Execute teaming agreements

• Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses

• Monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedule

• Assist in material receipt and property management documentation

• Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs

• Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforces procurement integrity

• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk

• Periodically conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5-10 employees

• Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior subcontract specialists, supplier management teams, and integrated product team leads

• Work under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives with assignments that are often self-initiated

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Experience with Department of War (DoW) and non-DoW contracting terms and conditions, compliance, and lifecycle processes

• Experience with the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received

• Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments).

• Experience with SAP or related business application software.

• Work experience with U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures

• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint business management software (specifically, the ability to generate and award purchase orders in SAP and/or Costpoint)

• Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $25M Cost Reimbursable)

• Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are the primary customers associated with this position

• International Supplier Subcontract/Procurement experience

• Cabinet and Rack Assembly Subcontract/Procurement experience

• Negotiating experience with contracts in excess of $5 million

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.