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Subcontracts Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

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Los Angeles, CA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$146,600 - $219,800

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Subcontracts Manager 2 to be located in our Woodland Hills, CA location with part time being remote work.

What You'll Get to Do:

As a leader within our Global Supply Chain Management team, this position plays a critical role in managing a team of subcontracts professionals that are responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring supplier agreements of various levels of risk and complexity. This person will manage the team by supporting the selection, development, and management of strategic and preferred suppliers to meet program cost and performance goals supporting the Weapon Systems Division. This is a diverse position with responsibilities in managing a subcontracts team, both domestic and international supplier management, contract structure, financial performance, and compliance.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Team Management: Manage team assignments/workloads, manage staffing levels, performance reviews and lead continuous improvement efforts. Manages a team of eleven (11) Subcontracts Administrators.

Supplier Management: Strategic sourcing, establish supplier long-term agreements, support contract change management and performance management and sole source/critical supplier management. Support the development of Subcontract specifications, SOWs, Terms and Conditions and track Subcontractor performance metrics

Contract Structure & Business Terms: Negotiate pricing using cost/price and best value analysis, negotiate to ensure terms and conditions address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas, ensure terms and conditions have been properly flowed down from customer contracts to supplier contracts, establish and maintain formal agreements (Purchase Orders) with suppliers, incorporate customer or internal changes into the contract or Purchase Orders and manage customer requirements and schedules.

Financial Performance: Track cost savings and cost avoidance, support the Subcontract Administrators with establishing billing and payment terms including milestones, facilitate timely payment of invoices and ensure PO awards are within program budget and support EAC reductions.

Compliance Review: Insure that the Subcontract Administrators are applying clauses, (i.e. apply Import/Export regulations, security regulations concerning vendor visits or sharing information and government contract requirements). Support auditing processes.

Success in this role will require sound scientific/technical judgment, innovative thinking and excellent interpersonal/management skills in order to plan, motivate and accomplish goals through your staff.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related field
  • 8 or more years of supply chain procurement experience in a manufacturing environment or 6 or more years of experience with a Masters degree
  • Previous U.S. government sub-contracting experience (FAR/DFAR)
  • Previous experience with ERP systems such as Deltek and Costpoint
  • Strong negotiator to achieve best value
  • Proactive and self-directed; able to instruct and act quickly and responsibly
  • Demonstrated success in managing a team of supply chain professional with positive results
  • Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Strong ability to relay and receive information
  • Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing an International supply base
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Experience in an ERP System (Costpoint or SAP)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Previous experience leading large teams
  • Previous experience managing large subcontracts from cradle to grave
  • Previous experience negotiating various contract types and terms and conditions
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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