Job Description

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist twilling to work in a collaborative environment and that is interested in expanding their horizons. This position will be hired as a level 3/mid-level and working in our Annapolis, MD location.

This position will perform the following functions:

• Collaborates on subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.

• Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.

• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.

• Prepares bid packages, conducts 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 the performance of subcontracts, 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.

• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.

• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.

• Forecasts, reviews, and approves supplier payments as needed.

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Execute teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.

• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

• Read, interpret, and implement written procedures to maintain compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; will consider 4 additional years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
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• The ability to obtain and maintain Active Secret Clearance.
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• US Citizen
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Active Secret Clearance.
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• US Citizen
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• Experience with U.S. government and industry supply chain practices
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• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) or prior CAM (Control account Manager)
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• Experience with SAP or S4
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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Relocation, Shift work,

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