Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in Melbourne, FL.
- Location: Melbourne, FL
- Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
- Team: Global Supply Chain
- Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential
This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm! On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s top-priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.
About the Role
~1 min read- Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
- Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
- 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
- Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, on-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management
- A minimum of 9 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with SAP or related business application software
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management or Finance
- A minimum of 12 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with SAP or related business application software
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain
- Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
- Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
- Previous Team Lead or Management experience
- Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
- Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
- Risk Mitigation experience
- Change Management experience.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $81,400–$122,000 a year
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- October 29, 2026
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- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
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