Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in San Diego, CA. The position is full-time on-site with no remote work available.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately five to seven Subcontract Specialists, who direct and manage the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of their subcontracts. The Manager will be responsible for and act as the main focal point to the Program for all Major Subcontract related activities within their portfolio, escalating issues to Supplier Senior Level management as needed, brief internal executive management and the Customer on the status/issues affecting performance or cost, and conduct program reviews with the Subcontractor and Program Office. It is the Manager’s job to ensure all portfolio Subcontracts are meeting Customer, Program, and Company needs. The manager will further be responsible for managing the personnel on their team - coaching, growing, guiding, and enriching their careers as they manage their subcontracts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• All phases of the Subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions, market research, single/sole source determinations, request for proposals, commercial item determinations, source selection decision, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategy, awarding subcontracts, and execution of technical, cost and performance requirements.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Manages preparation of bid packages, supports bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manages performance of the portfolio, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/Equivalency with 9 years of experience in lieu of degree. Combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or Contracts Management
• Must have experience with SAP or related purchasing software
• Must have experience in Subcontract Management responsibility
• Must have experience conducting oral presentations to executive leadership
• Must have 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects 

• Must have a current active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain Program Special Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFAR
• Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
• 10 years of DoD Subcontract Management Experience
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous CAM Experience or Training
• Special Program Access
• Risk mitigation experience
• Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million
• Change Management experience