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Manager Subcontracts 3

Northrop Grumman

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Job Requirements

Remote
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Career Level not specified
$151,500 - $263,200

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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 collaborative teams. As a Manager Subcontracts 3, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The primary location for this position is McLean, VA or Chandler, AZ. FT remote work may be considered for the right individual.

This individual would lead the subcontracts administration team for the Civil Space and Sciences Business Unit.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Leads team of ~10 Individual Contributors Subcontracts Administrators through the execution of all phases of the Subcontracts lifecycle
  • Supports Subcontracts Administrators through all phases of the Subcontract including requests for proposal, contracting strategy, contract negotiation, contract administration and contract closeout to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Customer specifications
  • Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the main focal point for Subcontract activities relating to negotiating, interpreting and implementing contract terms and requirements, including the compliant contractual implementation of data rights
  • Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
  • Performs independent research and analysis of complex and strategically important risks related to suppliers
  • Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership
  • Coordinates with Contracts team on proposed new or revised contract terms or requirements; facilitates flow-down to Subcontracts Specialists by identifying and communicating any potential impacts or implications for consideration
  • Identifies and closes knowledge gaps across all Subcontract Specialist levels by creating and presenting training on areas such as Government Purpose data rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights (SNLR), Commercial Item Determination (CID), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance
  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels
  • Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
  • Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
  • Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
  • Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management or Contracts Management - OR - Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience in Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management or Contracts Management; in lieu of degree an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered
  • Demonstrated experience providing subcontracting process and compliance guidance to junior subcontract specialists, supplier management teams, integrated product teams, and other stakeholders
  • Must have demonstrated subject matter expertise with FAR and DFARS provisions and GSC policies and procedures
  • Must have proven subcontract management experience for subcontracts in excess of $50 Million from cradle to grave
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
  • Aerospace and Defense experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
  • Experience working on high dollar production and/or development Subcontracts with complex contract types
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports
  • Experience with contract terminations and closeouts
  • Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
  • Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System
  • CAM Experience or Training
  • Risk mitigation experience
  • Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million


Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $263,200.00

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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