Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10210149-2
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – R10210149-2
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Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – R10210149-2
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Northrop Grumman .
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements—from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and moon landings. We seek people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to help invent the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, driving us to do what others think is impossible.
Location Annapolis Junction, MD or Linthicum, MD
We will source and procure specialized goods and services from cradle to grave, including NDAs, teaming agreements, SOWs/Tech Docs, RFPs, proposals, commerciality claims, source justifications, and technical evaluations. Responsibilities include issuing RFPs, analyzing proposals, evaluating commerciality, approving source justifications, conducting price/cost analyses, negotiating terms, awarding and modifying subcontracts, and preparing compliant procurement audit files under FAR and company policy.
Specific Duties Include
Responsible for contractual management for the supplier.
Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, finance, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end‑users.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
Prepares bid packages, conducts 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, and 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 the performance of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with all public‑law requirements and company policies, including import/export regulations.
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities, ensuring appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization for proper receipt.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of supply chain, procurement, business management, and/or related experience with a minimum of 5 years in supply chain (or 12 years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years in supply chain).
Experience with the government acquisition process and a strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
SAP experience.
Experience with Mission Systems Supply Chain policies and procedures.
Experience in supply chain management on a major defense program or in management of development or production projects.
Experience interfacing with executive leadership.
Experience in Earned Value Management.
Experience with multiple contractual types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPIF).
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range $108,400.00 – $170,300.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Base pay is determined by role scope, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.
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.
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Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – R10210149-2
role at
Northrop Grumman .
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements—from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and moon landings. We seek people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to help invent the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, driving us to do what others think is impossible.
Location Annapolis Junction, MD or Linthicum, MD
We will source and procure specialized goods and services from cradle to grave, including NDAs, teaming agreements, SOWs/Tech Docs, RFPs, proposals, commerciality claims, source justifications, and technical evaluations. Responsibilities include issuing RFPs, analyzing proposals, evaluating commerciality, approving source justifications, conducting price/cost analyses, negotiating terms, awarding and modifying subcontracts, and preparing compliant procurement audit files under FAR and company policy.
Specific Duties Include
Responsible for contractual management for the supplier.
Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, finance, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end‑users.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
Prepares bid packages, conducts 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, and 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 the performance of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with all public‑law requirements and company policies, including import/export regulations.
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities, ensuring appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization for proper receipt.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of supply chain, procurement, business management, and/or related experience with a minimum of 5 years in supply chain (or 12 years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years in supply chain).
Experience with the government acquisition process and a strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
SAP experience.
Experience with Mission Systems Supply Chain policies and procedures.
Experience in supply chain management on a major defense program or in management of development or production projects.
Experience interfacing with executive leadership.
Experience in Earned Value Management.
Experience with multiple contractual types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPIF).
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range $108,400.00 – $170,300.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Base pay is determined by role scope, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.
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.
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