Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as Manager, Subcontracts Administration 2. This role is being offered as preferred onsite in Sunnyvale, CA but will consider  hybrid/remote in CA, OR, NV or WA (pacific time zone).   

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. 

You ensure your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. 

** This role provides an opportunity to lead and manage a team of 5 or more subcontract specialists who are responsible for the essential functions listed below. ** 

Essential Functions of the team: 

• ·       All phases of the Subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions, market research, single/sole source determinations, request for proposals, commercial item determinations, source selection decision, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategy, awarding subcontracts, and execution of technical, cost and performance requirements. 

• ·       Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users. 

• ·       Manages preparation of bid packages, supports bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. 

• ·       In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. 

• ·       Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. 

• ·       Manages performance of the portfolio, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations. 

• ·       Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. 

• ·       Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. 

• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and collaborate well in a team environment across all levels. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments. 

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experiencein any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, Contracts Management Or related experience  

• 3+ years of team lead and/or direct management/supervisory of people

• Experience with FAR and DFARS

• Experience with SAP or any other ERMP systems and MS Office experience US Citizenship

​Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or MBA 

• Experience managing Subcontract Programs and/or a Subcontracts Team of 5+ people in support of major defense programs 

• Solid understanding of the Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP) procurement system, Supplier Scorecards and performance management, NG Principles and Operating Practices, and metric analysis 

• Negotiating skills with contract in excess of $100 million 

• ·Change Management experience