Principal / Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Mission System Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team as either a Principal or Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator. As a member of our team, you'll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in  Salt Lake City, UT.  

What You Will Get To Do:

Job Description: 

• Participating in strategic sourcing decisions and developing teaming agreements 

• Preparing requests for proposal consistent with customer solicitations and corporate policies and procedures 

• Analyzing and evaluating proposal responses, ensuring that risks and mitigation strategies are identified 

• Developing negotiation plans 

• Finalizing subcontract terms and conditions 

• Prepare justifications and negotiation memorandums and documenting files in preparation for internal and external audits by applying Northrop Grumman values, policies, procedures, and practices 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for international suppliers regarding contractual matters, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships. 

• Conduct comprehensive cost and price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for all procurements. 

• Monitor subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies as needed. 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, Finance, Logistics, Engineering) to ensure seamless execution of subcontracts and alignment with program objectives. 

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready subcontract files and documentation in compliance with company procedures and government regulations. 

• Ensure smooth import/export operations by coordinating with the international trade compliance and logistics teams and ensuring all required documentation is processed correctly. 

Responsibilities also include metrics, reporting, forecasting, and administering subcontracts from requirements development through closeout. Ability to collaborate with program managers and other multi-functional teams is a must to ensure delivery of compliant products and services within the technical parameters, cost, and schedules required. 

Successful candidate will be required to make decisions in a timely manner, multi-task, have strong interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARs, as well as the temperament to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of prof