Subcontracts Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Manage a team of approximately 10 Subcontract Administrators .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,800 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subcontract management, negotiation, and compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage high-value contracts, and implement risk management strategies in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

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Subcontract ManagementTeam LeadershipFAR ComplianceContract NegotiationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Subcontract AdministrationContract NegotiationData Rights NegotiationEarned Value Management System (EVMS)High Dollar Subcontracts ManagementCost-Plus Development SubcontractsFirm Fixed Price ContractsSupplier Performance ManagementContractual Rights AnalysisCost Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

Training and MentorshipCollaborationPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAMS ToolSAPExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceTS or SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSubcontractsContractsSupplier Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of approximately 10 Subcontract Administrators
Ensure subcontracts are placed in accordance with program cost and schedule objectives
Negotiate subcontractor pricing, schedules, milestone payments, terms, and conditions
Identify cost-reduction, efficiency-improvement, and risk-management strategies
Support subcontractor performance management and Supplier Management Teams
Evaluate supply-base performance in the SAMS tool and resolve supplier performance issues
Support supplier Return to Green Plans
Ensure compliance with NGC policies and procedures, FAR, and customer contractual flow-downs
Support NGC proposals and quick-turn subcontractor quotations
Support Subcontracts Specialists across requests for proposal, contracting strategy, negotiation, administration, and closeout
Act as subject matter expert and focal point for subcontract negotiation, contract-term interpretation, data-rights implementation, and requirements
Advise management on contractual rights and obligations
Research and analyze complex supplier risks
Coordinate cross-functional mitigation plans with Supplier Management Teams and leadership
Coordinate new or revised contract terms with the Contracts team and communicate impacts to Subcontracts Specialists
Create and present training and mentorship to close knowledge gaps across Subcontract Specialist levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Subcontracts or Contracts, or Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts or Contracts
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a team or as an IPT Lead
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and corporate flow downs, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Experience managing a contract valued at $25M or greater preferred
Experience managing a team of direct reports preferred
Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts in the Aerospace and Defense industry preferred
Experience with high dollar firm fixed price and cost-plus development Subcontracts and teaming agreements preferred
Experience conducting presentations and collaborating with Senior Leadership, Cost Account Manager (CAM), Integrated Product Team Lead, or Supplier Management Team Lead preferred
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) preferred
Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
Proven record of negotiating subcontracts valued greater than $50M preferred
TS or SCI clearance preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential eligibility, depending on position
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business