Manager Subcontracts 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals

• Location: Melbourne, FL
• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!
• Team: Global Supply Chain
• Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Our Team:

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies.  Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!

On-site in Melbourne, you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

About the Role:

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. 

Essential Functions:

Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately one to three Subcontracts Specialists, who will be responsible for providing and coordinating complex subcontract matters with emphasis on legal, compliance, and subcontract integration for the Subcontract Management Teams (SMTs). The Manager will be responsible for, and act as the main focal point to the Program for all Major Subcontract related activity within their portfolio, escalating issues to Supplier Senior Level management as needed, brief internal executive management and the Customer on the status/issues as it relates to supplier data rights assertions, specially negotiated license rights, commercial item determination, and supporting high visibility terms and conditions or master agreement negotiations.

The manager will further be responsible for managing the personnel on their team – coaching, growing, guiding, and enriching their careers as they manage their subcontracts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports Subcontracts Specialists through all phases of the Subcontract including requests for proposal, contracting strategy, contract negotiation, contract administration and contract closeout to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Customer specifications.
• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the main focal point for Subcontract activities relating to negotiating, interpreting and implementing contract terms and requirements, including the compliant contractual implementation of data rights.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Performs independent research and analysis of complex and strategically important risks related to suppliers.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
• Coordinates with Contracts team on proposed new or revised contract terms or requirements; facilitates flow-down to Subcontracts Specialists by identifying and communicating any potential impacts or implications for consideration.
• Identifies and closes knowledge gaps across all Subcontract Specialist levels by creating and presenting trainings on areas such as Government Purpose data rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights (SNLR), Commercial Item Determination (CID), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4-years, or a Master’s Degree with 2-years or High School Diploma/Equivalency with 8-years’ combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management or Business Management
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement), government contracting clauses, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
• Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience leading a team, process and/or projects
• Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Experience in conducting oral presentations to executive leadership.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor or Master’s Degree specializing in Government Contracting
• Subject matter expertise with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement), government contracting clauses, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous CAM Experience or Training
• Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience that includes close coordination with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Legal and Contracts.
• Special Program Access
• Risk mitigation experience
• Negotiating skills with contracts or contract changes in excess of $100 million
• Change Management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.