Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

• Location: Remote

• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF

• Team: Global Supply Chain (GSC)

• Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist will be expected to:

• Develop well written Strategic Agreements (NDAs, MOAs, MOUs, and License Agreements) by engaging with GSC Program Managers via earlier involvement for proposal/capture support and R&AD efforts

• Assist in the execution of Proposal/Teaming Agreements in support of strategic capture initiatives partnering with appropriate Northrop Grumman potential suppliers

• Create Long Term Pricing Agreements (LTAs) in support of Category Management initiatives

• Generate/Maintain Strategic Agreement templates to support GSC community

• Develop associated workforce guidance for each Strategic Agreement template

• Conduct training and provide assistance on the different types of Strategic Agreements

• Interface with Procurement and Subcontract personnel to foster strong negotiation strategies and provide targeted support for critical/complex negotiations

• Provide updated training on Negotiation protocol and tactics to equip Buyers/Subcontract Managers with knowledge and tools to be successful in Supplier negotiations

• Provide input to Northrop Grumman Compliance Group on associated Work Instructions and processes

• Establish and maintain Strategic Agreements and Supplier Negotiations Lessons Learned Repository

• Work independently while efficiently completing assigned projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of progressive experience in subcontracts, procurement, contracts, legal, or a related discipline OR a master's degree with 8 years of progressive experience in subcontracts, procurement, contracts, legal, or a related discipline. 14 years of progressive supply chain experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Procurement/Subcontract negotiation experience supporting U.S. Government Prime contracts

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements

• Experience negotiating and drafting various types of agreements such as contracts/subcontracts, teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, etc.

• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

• Experience presenting to executive leadership and preparing executive level presentations

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, or Business Administration (MBA) with extensive experience negotiating with Suppliers and outside agencies in DOD environment

• Experience developing Pre-Negotiation positions and negotiating complex Subcontracts

• Skilled at generating all types of Strategic Agreements and negotiating Terms and Conditions with FAR/DFAR flow downs

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Experience leading a team project or process.

• Experience presenting to executive leadership and preparing executive level presentations

• Strong attention to detail.

Salary Range: $99,900.00 - $149,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.