Subcontracts Manager 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager 3, Subcontracts Administration to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program with subcontracting teams. This leadership role is located in office on-site in both Redondo Beach, CA and El Segundo, CA.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

As the Senior Manager of subcontracts and as a manager of managers, you are ultimately responsible for all projects assigned to the F-35 Subcontracts organization and adequately staffing the organization with the right experience to complete the subcontracted work scope. You provide guidance to your team and ensure they have the information and tools needed to perform at their best.  You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies, analyze alternative courses of action and make decisions that result in sustainable value and deliver measurable results.

Essential Functions of the team:

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services

• Owns contractual management for the supplier

• Responsible for all procurement actions - from source selection through solicitation, contract award, execution and purchase order closeout

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services

• 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

• 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. Implements supplier financing (performance based payments, progress payments, etc.) when necessary in order to achieve financial objectives

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies and work processes

• Coordinates the appropriate licenses and authorizations (e.g. Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements) to allow the export of technical data and defense services to foreign supplier’s in support of the program

• Coordinates Jurisdiction Classification/Harmonized Tariff Schedule (JC/HTS) in EEMS to allow the import of foreign supplied hardware into the United States

• Enforces International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) to control the export of sensitive technical data and defense services

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Subcontracts Management, responsible for subcontracts of significant scope or dollar value

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Leadership experience as a Manager

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with FAR and DFARS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management

• Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)

• Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership

• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• CAM Experience or Training

• Small Business Liaison Office / Small Business Subcontracting Experience

• Risk mitigation experience

• International supply chain experience including – but not limited to – international sourcing, international logistics services, price negotiations considering foreign exchange, ITAR/EAR compliance, etc

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.