F-35 Supply Chain/principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist at Northrop Grumman

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location : Onsite in El Segundo, CA

Schedule

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential About the role: Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier.

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.

Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements. Essential Functions: Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving Strong written and verbal communicator Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement Basic Qualifications (Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience, a master’s degree OR 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience must be in one or more of the following: subcontracts, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, project management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
• Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs.
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
• Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.
• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.
• Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 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.