Manager Subcontracts 2

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If this is YOU… please keep reading.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager, Subcontract Administration 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The position will be primarily based in-office with little to no option for remote/telework at this time.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately seven to ten Subcontract Specialists, who direct and manage the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of their subcontracts. The Manager will be responsible for and act as the main focal point to the Program for all Major Subcontract related activities within their portfolio, escalating issues to Supplier Senior Level management as needed, brief internal executive management and the Customer on the status/issues affecting performance or cost, and conduct program reviews with the Subcontractor and Program Office. It is the Manager’s job to ensure all portfolio Subcontracts are meeting Customer, Program, and Company needs.

The manager will further be responsible for managing the personnel on their team – coaching, growing, guiding, and enriching their careers as they manage their subcontracts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• All phases of the Subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions, market research, single/sole source determinations, request for proposals, commercial item determinations, source selection decision, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategy, awarding subcontracts, and execution of technical, cost and performance requirements.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Manages preparation of bid packages, supports bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with quality organization, 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 the portfolio, 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.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.

The selected manager should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. This leader must be able to collaborate closely with executive leadership, program managers, contracts, operations, business management, quality and engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-years, or a Master’s Degree with 3-years or High School Diploma/Equivalency with 9-years’ combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management
• Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, in addition to Excel, PowerPoint, & MS Project
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFAR
• Experience in Subcontract Management responsible for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million
• Leadership experience: 1+ year of experience as a manager or team lead
• Active, In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years

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)
• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
• Experience conducting oral presentations to executive leadership
• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
• 10 years of DoD Subcontract Management Experience
• Experience in Subcontract Management responsible for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million for an engineering product line
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous CAM Experience or Training
• Special Program Access
• Risk mitigation experience
• Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million
• Change Management experience

Salary Range: $116,200 USD - $174,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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