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Manager Subcontracts 1

Northrop Grumman

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$101,900 - $152,900
Unspecified
Business - Legal
Melbourne, FL (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager of Subcontracts 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals
  • Location: Melbourne, FL
  • Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF!
  • Team: Global Supply Chain
  • Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential


Our Team:

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!

On-site in Melbourne, you will have the opportunity to support our nation's classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

About the Role:

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.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately two to four 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 4-years, or a Master's Degree with 2-years or High School Diploma/Equivalency with 8-years' combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management or Business Management
  • Experience with SAP or similar purchasing software, in addition to Excel & PowerPoint
  • Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
  • Experience in Subcontract Management responsible for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million
  • Experience leading a team, process and/or projects
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company


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
  • Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
  • 6 years of DoD Subcontract Management Experience
  • 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


#AS-FA3

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $152,900.00

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.

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.
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