Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 inclusive team. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Administrator - Level 4, you'll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.
Job Description:

Participating in strategic sourcing decisions and developing teaming agreements

Preparing requests for proposal consistent with customer solicitations and corporate policies and procedures

Analyzing and evaluating proposal responses, ensuring that risks and mitigation strategies are identified

Developing negotiation plans

Finalizing subcontract terms and conditions

Prepare justifications and negotiation memorandums and documenting files in preparation for internal and external audits by applying Northrop Grumman values, policies, procedures, and practices

Responsibilities also include metrics, reporting, forecasting, and administering subcontracts from requirements development through closeout. Ability to collaborate with program managers and other multi-functional teams is a must to ensure delivery of compliant products and services within the technical parameters, cost, and schedules required.
Successful candidate will be required to make decisions in a timely manner, multi-task, have strong interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARs, as well as the temperament to work in a fast-paced environment.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, or related fields, to include Business and Financial Planning, Contracts Administration, Project Management, Logistics, or Manufacturing; 6 + years of experience with a Master's; in lieu of degree, 12 + years of experience may be considered

Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

Proficiency in MS Office suite

Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Experience in Administering high dollar value Subcontracts

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment

Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications

SAP experience