Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist - Level 3

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide, from historic milestones to future innovations. The culture values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, with a drive to achieve what others think impossible. This position is for a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist - Level 3 within the Surveillance & Targeting Business Unit of the Space Sector. It is a hybrid role based in Linthicum, MD, requiring a minimum of 50% on‑site presence (not a telecommuting/virtual position) and involves approximately 10% travel. No relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services from contract proposal through execution.
• Prepare RFQs, analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and terms & conditions, issue awards, process modifications and change notices, and maintain complete purchase order document files for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, internal Principles and Operating Practices, contractual flowdowns, import/export regulations, and other applicable public law requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to verify supplier performance against scope, schedule, and quality.
• Manage subcontract modifications, including coordination of required additions, deletions, or other modifications and formal documented communication to subcontractors.
• Execute Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Overriding Agreements, Long Term Pricing Agreements, and Undefinitized Contract Actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, or Supply Chain (or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience).
• Alternatively, 9 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Subcontracts, or Supply Chain in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain experience in an aerospace and/or defense company.
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS or government contracts.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience working with high‑visibility commodities for space programs such as PWBs, CCAs, and cable assemblies.
• Top Secret SCI