Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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 Defense Sector is seeking a Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join its team of qualified, diverse professionals engaged in supporting dynamic, complex, and challenging programs on-site in Warner Robins.

• Shall be responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases for specialized goods and/or services

• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, and program management. Owns contractual management of multiple suppliers, develops subcontract specifications, develop negotiation plans, assist, and review subcontract statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services

• Execute teaming and non-disclosure agreements as needed.

• Prepares proposal packages, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontracts, and awards finalized subcontracts

• In conjunction with quality, 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

• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed

• Utilizes process to drive quality, efficiency, continuous improvement to ensure that risk and mitigation strategies are identified and developed

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 16 years of relevant experience

• Will consider 12 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 10 year of relevant experience with Master’s

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations

• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on programs focused on Aircraft Maintenance support and 24/7

• Experience supporting subcontract activities in a heavily matrixed, geographically dispersed organization.

• Experience with SAP

• Experience with a Cost Per Flying Hour Program Structure

• Experience with a different contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Reimbursable (CR) “No Fee”, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.