Manager Subcontracts 2

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Development - Mentor, coach, and assign workloads to drive timely execution of daily requirements and increase employee engagement
Program Integration - Build effective relationships with functional teams; translate program needs into clear procurement actions
Strategic Procurement - Design and negotiate long term agreements, sourcing partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance
Policy & Process - Contribute to the evolution of agile, efficient, and compliant GSC policies and procedures
Compliance - Ensures compliance with all regulatory and public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
Other Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To:

Lead, mentor, coach, guide, motivate, challenge, train, and support team of 4-5 subcontract administrators and buyers
Review/status proposal and active subcontract/purchase order requirements and ensure those meet customer requirements
Development of negotiation strategies and plans
Review and approval of purchase order compliance
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment
Support of proposal activities. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder's conferences, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
Review and approval of supplier agreements (i.e., Teaming Agreements, Long Term Pricing Agreements, Overriding Agreements, etc.)
Communication within GSC, Division, Program and business areas of procurement status and issues
Support leadership meetings with the Program Management Office, GSC, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other functionals.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience working with program and/or project management, business management, logistics and/or inventory management, supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience working with program and/or project management, business management, logistics and/or inventory management, supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts

3+ years of People leadership experience with a minimum of 2+ years as a direct supervisor/manager
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Experience with compliance to U.S. Government Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures
US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management

Experience with International subcontracting/procurement
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments)
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Internal Northrop Grumman subcontracts/procurement experience
5+ years of DoD (DoW) Subcontract Management/Procurement experience
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors with various program management techniques and tools, e.g., EVMS, IMS, RTGs, etc.
Previous CAM Experience or Training
Risk mitigation experience
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million
Change Management experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10219137

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-15T20:03:26