Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA or Rancho Bernardo, CA. Please note this role is 100% ON-SITE and unable to support hybrid wok. Location : ONSITE in El Segundo, CA or Rancho Bernardo, CA Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! Essential Functions:   Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.  Job Duties: Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases  Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle  Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures  Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations  Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders  Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management  Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving   Strong written and verbal communicator   Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement  Basic Qualifications (Subcontract Specialist):   Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Master's Degree or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience. Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field Experience in  Microsoft Office Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):   Must have Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years or High School Diploma and 9 years of experience. Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field Experience in  Microsoft Office Experience with SAP/MRP or related business