Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site in Melbourne, FL . Location : Melbourne, FL Schedule : 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available Team : Global Supply Chain Extras : Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential About the Role Sources and procures specialized goods and 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. 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. 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 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. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications Must have Bachelors with 5 years of experience; Masters with 3 years, PhD with 1 Year or in‑lieu of degree with 9 years of experience Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts or Finance Experience with SAP or related business application software Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training Experience in Risk Mitigation Experience in Change Management In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years Primary Level Salary Range $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr