Subcontract Specialist or Principal SC Subcontract Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist with experience in supply chain management, procurement, subcontracts administration.  This position can be hired at a level 2 or a level 3 (Principal). The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit within the Mission Systems Global Supply Chain Sector.  This individual will have the opportunity to support various critical emerging and classified programs. This position located in Linthicum, MD and will require on-site presence.  This is not a telecommuting/virtual position. No relocation allowance provided. Responsibilities will encompass the full range of the material proposal and/or acquisitions supporting this Business Unit. Processes to include preparation and execution of a mixed portfolio of purchase order awards and subcontracts while ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations and company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will understand the Buyer and the Seller roles in establishing mutually successful business arrangements, with some experiences in handling drawings, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) for inclusion in solicitations/bid packages, conduct proposal evaluation, handling negotiations (price, terms, etc.) , development of contractual documentation and post award administration in a highly regulated industry. The candidate will be responsible to work independently supporting a team-based organization and collaborating with a variety of cross-functional areas including but not limited to business management, contracts, programs, engineering and quality. The candidate will be a demonstrated self-starter with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and follow-through on a sound path forward Roles and responsibilities: •            Sources and procures specialized goods and services, from contract proposal through execution phases. •            Prepares RFQs, analyzes and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates pricing and terms & conditions, issues awards, processes modifications and changes notices, and maintains complete purchase order document files in preparation for internal and external audits. •            Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS, internal Principles and Operating Practices, contractual flowdowns, import/export regulations, and other applicable public law requirements. •            Negotiating on subcontracts from $350K to  $5M, negotiations on Terms and Conditions and FAR/DFARS. •            Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to ensure that suppliers are performing in accordance with the scope of work, delivery schedules, and quality requirements. •            Manages subcontract modifications, including coordination of required additions, deletions, or other modifications or formal