Manager Subcontracts 2
Quick Summary
Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain Subcontracts organization. This leadership role is located onsite in El Segundo, California in support of the F-35 program.
We offer flexible work arrangements 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Sources and procures specialized goods and services
- →Owns contractual management for the supplier
- →Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
- →Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
- →Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- →Reviews and approves suppler payment as needed
- →Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- →Previous experience with Export compliance and International
- →Responsible for sourcing and subcontracting non-recurring tooling and equipment to support the F-35 production line and Fleet Readiness and Sustainment (FR&S) including service level agreements for sustained operations (preventive maintenance, spares, repairs)
Requirements
~2 min read- Must have a Bachelors Degree with 5 years, or a Masters Degree with 3 years or High School Diploma/Equivalency with 9 years combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts Management
- Must have FAR and DFARS knowledge
- Must have procurement/subcontract management experience in excess of $50 Million
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
- Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
- Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
- Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
- Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management System
- CAM Experience or Training
- Risk mitigation experience
- Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $146,600–$219,800 a year
- 169% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 3, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
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- November 3, 2026
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