Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Strategic Deterrent Systems division.
What You'll Get to Do:
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communicator.
Position Benefits:
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 positions 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist: 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree
Sr. Principal Subcontract Specialist: 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years of experience with a Master’s; or 4 years of experience with a PhD
Familiar with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures
Experience with subcontract administration
Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and supporting the NGC acquisition process
Experience preparing and presenting briefings to leadership (internal/external)
Ability to provide accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Preferred degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Ability and willingness to contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals
Problem solving aptitude to develop solutions and drive resolution to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Experience creating subcontracts using SAP
Experience with cost plus incentive fee/award fee contract types
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Proven leadership ability in high-tempo, multi-task environments within aerospace/defense
Experience working in regulated industries, specifically aerospace and defense acquisition
Proficiency with SAP (or equivalent enterprise resource planning) for contract and procurement management
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, driving continuous-improvement initiatives
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.