Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and help shape the future of space exploration.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – Level 4 to support our proposal and subcontract activities by managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers and securing specialized goods and services essential to our programs' success. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving program goals while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and risk management throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Redondo Beach, CA location. We offer a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule, giving you every other Friday off to support work-life balance while pursuing innovation in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

In this critical role, you will play a key part in driving our Ground Enterprise Systems (GES) subcontracts execution and proposal capture activities, including supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, Customer Research and Development (CRAD) initiatives, and Internal Work Orders (IWOs). You will also lead efforts contributing to major proposal preparations in response to diverse customers' Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Proposal capture activities are at the heart of Northrop Grumman’s growth strategy, serving as a foundation for our business success and providing unparalleled opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and visibility with sector and corporate leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supplier Evaluation, Approval, and Performance Monitoring: Conduct thorough supplier vetting and qualification processes to align with company policies and program requirements, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
• Subcontract Management: Lead all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating terms, issuing subcontracts, managing changes, validating invoices, and closing out subcontracts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Contractual Agreements: Work closely with internal stakeholders to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs) and material specifications, and draft agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and Bailment Agreements to meet program needs.
• Compliance and Ethical Procurement: Ensure strict adherence to public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, and flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
• Process Improvement and Cost Management: Continuously refining processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.
• Employee Training and Material Support: Conduct professional training sessions for employees to support team development and assist in documenting material receipt and property management activities to maintain compliance and accuracy.

This role requires exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to excellence and collaboration. As a Subcontract Administrator, you’ll be an essential partner in delivering innovative solutions while strengthening the foundation of our global supply chain operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years (master’s with 6 years) of subcontracts, contracts, supply chain, logistics, or other relevant experience.  Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of subcontracts, contracts, supply chain, logistics or other relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defens