Northrop Grumman

Manager

• 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

Subcontracts Manager

Supply Chain

• 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

Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5

• Source and procure specialized goods and services
• Own contractual management of suppliers
• Manage source selection from contract proposal through execution
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and procurement terms and conditions
• Prepare RFP packages; analyze and evaluate proposals; negotiate subcontract provisions; select or recommend subcontractors; write awards; and administer resulting subcontracts
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules
• Identify cost-reduction, efficiency-improvement, and risk-management opportunities through negotiations
• Manage and lead supplier financial forecasting accuracy
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with public law, company policies, business policies, and import/export regulations
• Assess supplier performance and conduct follow-up activities
• Ensure documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording
• Manage and develop strategic and key suppliers
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed
• Use Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 2/3

Systems Engineer

• Lead development of system-level architectures, concepts of operations, and interface definitions for advanced aeronautics projects
• Apply MBSE using SysML to produce and maintain system models, traceability, and architectural views throughout the program lifecycle
• Drive requirements engineering and configuration by eliciting, decomposing, allocating, and managing requirements
• Ensure bidirectional requirements traceability
• Lead and oversee risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking
• Support FMEA, FTA, and risk registers
• Conduct trade studies, system analyses, and feasibility assessments to support architectural decisions
• Define verification and validation strategies
• Support test planning and integration activities
• Coordinate hardware, software, avionics, propulsion, and structures engineering teams and external partners/suppliers
• Prepare technical briefings, architecture artifacts, and documentation for stakeholders and review boards
• Mentor systems engineers and architects
• Provide technical leadership and establish MBSE and systems engineering best practices across projects

Principal Systems Engineer

• Source and procure specialized goods and services
• Own contractual management of suppliers
• Manage source selection from contract proposal through execution
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions
• Prepare Request for Proposal packages; analyze and evaluate proposals; negotiate subcontract provisions; select or recommend subcontractors; write awards; and administer resulting subcontracts
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules
• Identify cost-reduction, efficiency-improvement, and risk-management opportunities through strategic negotiations
• Manage and lead supplier financial forecasting accuracy
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with public law, company policies, business policies, and import/export regulations
• Assess supplier performance and conduct follow-up activities
• Ensure documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed
• Use Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Travel approximately 10% of the time

Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4

Engineer

• Develop, design, and integrate landing gear on an advanced aircraft
• Identify existing or conceptual landing gear systems to meet requirements
• Create 3D models and layouts
• Perform trade studies analyzing integration of proposed mechanisms onto aircraft
• Identify key driver variables affecting top-level program requirements
• Support advanced aircraft design through landing gear system design, hardware selection, placement, preliminary sizing, and initial integration
• Provide mechanisms design support for drive systems and door uplocks for in-flight door operation
• Develop landing gear system requirements, system specifications, supplier procurement specifications, and supplier statements of work
• Create functional architecture and activity diagrams in collaboration with subsystem engineering disciplines
• Coordinate power, cooling, signal, and structural interfaces for landing gear systems
• Serve as primary technical interface between NGAS and landing gear supplier subject matter experts
• Participate in internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal milestone reviews
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate with aircraft configuration, structures, subsystems, and supplier management teams

Principal/Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer – Landing Gear

General Counsel

• Counsel on matters associated with the pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution, and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts
• Advise and coordinate with business and legal specialists on intellectual property, environmental, health, safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations
• Communicate and collaborate with lawyers and business teams inside and outside the company
• Work in cross-functional teams

Corporate Counsel II – Mission Systems Sector

• Source and procure various commodities throughout multiple programs
• Conduct price analysis and work negotiations using policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Interface and collaborate with programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
• Schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objectives

Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level I

Production Planner

• Create, issue, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders supporting production on the manufacturing floor
• Utilize and manage MRP systems, including Costpoint and Sync, to ensure approved materials flow in time to meet production schedules and requirements
• Interface with Material Planning and Receiving Quality Control to ensure parts are inventoried in time to support production
• Ensure materials are picked, delivered to point of use, and accurately and timely consumed in the MRP system
• Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems
• Schedule and expedite material movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping-order requests through inert and explosive areas
• Seek process and planning feedback from operations and incorporate it into planning where possible
• Reconcile inventory problems with operations, processing engineering, stores, receiving quality control, end item, quality engineering, shipping, and material planning
• Assist with implementing MRP-system and planning changes through the change-control process

Production Planner Level 2 / Principal Production Planner Level 3

• Coordinate and delegate inspection authority in the field
• Audit various processes in the field and remotely
• Review and approve test plans and engineering changes
• Witness testing and/or integration activities
• Coordinate nonconformance resolution and corrective action investigations
• Support the RVA CLS contract on the ICBM-Sustainment program within the SDS division

Principal Mission Assurance Engineer

Principal

• Review and optimize standardized facilities processes and procedures for multiple sites
• Coordinate periodic reviews and updates to documentation
• Monitor key metrics and site feedback to identify gaps and opportunities
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations into critical facility system failures
• Prioritize improvement needs based on calculated business value
• Collaborate with stakeholders on solution development
• Coordinate requirements gathering, configuration changes, testing, and rollout of tool enhancements
• Design and execute change management plans for software updates and process modifications
• Implement corrective and preventive actions from RCAs
• Author training documentation, SOPs, quick-reference guides, and video tutorials
• Design and deliver training for facilities staff and stakeholders
• Support change management through communication plans and adoption tracking
• Develop and maintain user guides, reference materials, and standard configurations
• Serve as primary contact for questions, support, and feedback on facilities processes and tools
• Align local site requirements with standard practices
• Develop and standardize workflows for long-range facility planning, space utilization, and asset lifecycle management
• Partner with facilities teams, ESHM, security, operations, IT, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence

Principal, Facilities Systems & Process Specialist – Level 3 or 4

• Lead the assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base
• Own end-to-end performance for assigned supplier categories
• Develop, implement, and track actionable, measurable, and accountable recovery and improvement plans
• Align procurement, supplier performance, strategic sourcing, and engineering teams to resolve programmatic issues
• Improve supplier performance through data-driven insights and root-cause analysis
• Monitor capacity constraints, devise mitigation strategies, and negotiate realistic delivery schedules
• Ensure mitigation plans address programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution
• Collaborate across internal functions and the supply base to identify cost and lead-time opportunities
• Ensure team members have the tools, training, and processes needed to manage on-time delivery, cost control, and supplier relationships
• Mentor and coach direct reports
• Champion NG Leadership Behaviors and Values
• Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining a proactive, goal-oriented mindset

Supply Chain Manager

• Contribute to multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic design and development task assignments
• Develop electrical wiring designs for functional systems
• Select aircraft-type conductors and electromechanical components, including connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems
• Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution systems
• Develop Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power deliverables
• Conduct trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test and verification, and troubleshooting
• Participate on subcontractor management teams
• Act as technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement
• Support system-level test planning, execution, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting
• Perform system-level evaluations to verify requirements and airworthiness criteria
• Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems

Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystems

Full-stack Engineer

• Proactively manage Supplier Quality risks and drive down supplier escapes
• Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Interface directly with supplier personnel and assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Conduct product and process verification activities
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive root cause corrective action analysis
• Support maintenance of the approved supplier list and review supplier performance
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting
• Keep management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of the Supplier Quality plan throughout all program phases
• Travel to supplier sites for source inspections, quality audits, special process audits, and oversight

Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality

• Support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts
• Operate and maintain multi-user computer systems
• Work with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management
• Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements
• Recommend and implement system enhancements and automation
• Install, upgrade, patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage system configurations
• Ensure reliable backup and recovery services, file systems, disk space, and virus protection
• Test and oversee product releases for compatibility and minimal user impact
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures
• Troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products and services
• Follow Information Systems security guidelines and report security-relevant statuses
• Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers
• Isolate issues across software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications
• Mentor junior professionals
• Work on-site full-time in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama
• Travel approximately 10% of the time