Small Business Lead (Staff Supply Chain Business Ops Compliance 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Small Business Lead (Staff Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist).

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as a Senior Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division and leads efforts to meet/exceed subcontracting plan goal requirements

• Ensures appropriate identification, qualification, and inclusion of Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) throughout program execution

• Works with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with FAR Part 19 Small Business Programs and federal contract requirements related to small business laws, regulations and company policies and procedures

• Collaborates with Engineering/Program, Quality, and Supply Chain teams early in the Make/Buy process for maximum consideration for awards (work) to small businesses

• Works with proposal teams to interpret small business requirements, identify and vet small businesses for opportunities to support program requirements, provide small business subcontracting past performance information, and prepare small business participation and commitment plans and individual small business subcontracting plans for federal proposals and contracts Monitors adherence to subcontracting plan goals on active, reportable programs during contract execution and works with program teams to improve subcontracting performance

• Analyzes PO data and produces monthly, quarterly, and semiannual reports for internal analysis and reporting

• Prepares and submits semi-annual Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) and additional small business reports as needed

• Leads training initiatives to educate internal stakeholders on small businesses and contractual requirements

• Acts as the focal point for small businesses interested in becoming a Northrop Grumman supplier or expanding their current support

• Attends outreach events and represents Northrop Grumman’s Office of Small Business Programs as a participant and/or panelist – travel to outreach events in MT, NE, WY, ND, and other states is likely

• Validates supplier information and conducts market research and intelligence as needed using various external sites/systems like USA Spending, Federal Procurement Data System, and System for Award Management, Dynamic Small Business Search, SBA.GOV, and agency SB program offices

• Collects and disseminates supplier capability and pursuit information; facilitates introductions to BD, capture, program and buying groups and will follow-up for disposition

• Interacts with internal and external personnel on a variety of significant matters often requiring coordination with various business functions across the enterprise

• Manages workloads, priorities, and deadline requirements to meet the needs of internal/external customers with respect to proposals, data analysis, reporting, and Ad-hoc requests and approvals

• Assists in compliance reviews with the Small Business Administration, DCMA, Internal/External Audit, and other oversight agencies as required

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