Manager Subcontracts 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

About the role

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership position will be located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

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

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 9 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts
• Must have Aerospace & Defense experience in Subcontracts or Contracts
• Must have Subcontracts or Contracts experience with FAR / DFARS or Business Law
• Experience presenting to all levels of internal/external management
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret and Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP or related business application software as well as Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• The successful candidate will have experience with complex and competitive subcontracts for both U.S. Government and Commercial and multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to data rights and special payment provisions (i.e., progress or performance-based payments).
• Lead the evaluation of customer RFP's and ability to collaborate with the program/planning team to develop subcontract RFP's that include Supplier Statements of Work, Technical / Quality Specifications, Contract / Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists and Schedules, Performance Assessment Requirements, Terms and Conditions, Proposal Preparation and Pricing Requirements / Templates, Compliance Matrices, and supplier profiles.
• Ability to lead/mentor other SCAs throughout the entire Subcontract lifecycle with additional experience reviewing subcontract packages from either peer or junior Subcontracts Administrators.

Primary Level Salary Range

$126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.