Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator - Level 4

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator – Level 4, you'll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA. 

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

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, or related fields, to include Business and Financial Planning, Contracts Administration, Project Management, Logistics, or Manufacturing; 6 + years of experience with a Master’s; in lieu of degree, 12 + years of experience may be considered

• Active Secret Clearance is required to start

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

• Experience in Administering high dollar value Subcontracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications

• SAP experience

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.