Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
US$133,000 – US$199,500 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist”
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- Level
- Level 5
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$133,000 – US$199,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness Management, Finance, Project Management, Contract Management, Government Acquisitions (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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 Defense Systems' Weapons Systems business unit is seeking a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to support our growing supply chain organization. This is a remote position within the United States, working a 9x80 schedule.
The Staff SCA sources and procures specialized goods and services for NGDS Weapon Systems, owns contractual management for suppliers, and drives the full subcontract lifecycle; from source selection and proposal evaluation through award, execution, administration, and closeout.
Key duties include:
- Developing subcontract specifications, statements of work, HOA agreements, Long‑Term Pricing Agreements, and other GSC related contractual documents.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms & conditions for complex, high‑value contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
- Preparing bid packages, leading bidder conferences, conducting cost/price analysis, and selecting/recommending subcontractors.
- Coordinating with contracts, legal, engineering, quality, planning, operations, finance, program management, and end‑users.
- Monitoring supplier performance (KPIs, quality, schedule) and applying Lean Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Leading Supply Chain Management Teams (SMT)
- Ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NATO contracts, and all company policies; maintaining audit ready documentation.
Essential Functions
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Lead subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.