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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our Team as a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator by applying your experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. This position will be located can be fully remote or on-site at Sierra Vista, AZ or Grand Forks, ND.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates on subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts 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 subcontracts, 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.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• Forecasts, reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Execute teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Review procurement packages of peers
• Mentor, train, and guide more junior teammates
• Read, interpret, and implement written procedures to maintain compliance
• Will negotiate with both large businesses and small businesses on a variety of complex-type contracts including cost-plus-incentive-fee type.
• Must have an understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices
• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Able to be creative in finding solutions to resolve issues

Basic Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 14 years of relevant experience
• Will consider 10 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 8 year of relevant experience with Master’s
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations
• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to receive a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP
• Experience in supporting different contract types including cost types and all aspects of contract management from contract award through contract closeout

This position reports to Emerado, ND, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 8 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $92,400 USD - $145,900 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.