Manager Subcontracts 3 at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Redondo Beach
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Subcontract Manager 3 to support the Microelectronics Center. This position will be located in Redondo Beach (Space Park), CA.
This individual will be responsible for the development, mentoring, coaching and engagement of the Subcontracts Administration team managing workload assignments to ensure that daily requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of the business. They will also be responsible for fostering proper engagement with the program functional teams and to facilitate communication of requirements and status to program and business area stakeholders within NGMS and GSC. This position shall be based in Annapolis Junction, MD area and shall manage Subcontracts Administrators. The position requires technical leadership competencies to form strategies to construct various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business. Such activities may include long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies and to support compliance strategies and initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, including a command of oral and written skills, solid negotiation skills, knowledge of terms and conditions, an aptitude for DoD contracting and its related requirements and the ability to lead a diverse team with varying requirements and priorities in support of the business. Activities include the adherence of and participating in the development of agile and efficient company GSC policies and procedures.
This position is contingent upon funding.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead, mentor, coach, guide, motivate, challenge, train, and support team of subcontract administrators.
Review/status proposal and active subcontract 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.
Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
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 8+ years of experience working with supply chain, procurement, contracts, subcontracts or related field, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6+ years of experience working with supply chain, procurement, contracts, subcontracts or related field
Experience with SAP or related business application software.
People leadership experience of 5+ years as a team lead or manager
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
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 with the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received
Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors with various program management techniques and tools, e.g., EVMS, IMS, RTGs, etc.