Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5

Northrop Grumman

. Provide subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,200 - $219,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subcontract management, compliance, and procurement processes, with a strong focus on negotiation, cost reduction strategies, and audit coordination. Capable of training and guiding junior personnel while managing complex subcontract packages and proposals.

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Subcontract ManagementNegotiation SkillsCompliance ExpertiseAudit CoordinationSupplier Management

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Hard Skills

Subcontracting ProcessProcurementContract ManagementBid Package PreparationCost Reduction StrategiesCommercial Identification DeterminationsTerms and Conditions DevelopmentSupplier EvaluationRisk ManagementSubcontract Negotiations

Soft Skills

LeadershipTrainingCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAPCostpoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

SubcontractsProcurement ComplianceGovernment ProcurementsInternational SubcontractsAudit Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads
Coordinate content for and often lead Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and “open hours”
Train junior personnel in NG’s Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
Serve as the Division GSC focal point for internal and external audits, including coordinating responses to information requests with Sector audit personnel
Work toward long-range goals and objectives with self-initiated assignments and minimal management oversight
Provide subject matter expertise in the Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) process and support complicated CID packages
Provide expertise in supplier and subcontract management
Provide surge support for proposals and subcontract execution through definitization
Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, and analyze and evaluate proposals
Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years of related experience for Level 4
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of related experience for Level 5
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship required as a prerequisite for the security clearance
Preferred: Experience with competitive and/or non-competitive US-government procurements/subcontracts
Preferred: Experience with SAP, Costpoint or related business application software
Preferred: Experience with subcontract negotiations
Preferred: Experience with compliance and audits
Preferred: Experience managing international subcontracts
Preferred: Experience working Terms and Conditions exceptions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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