Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or 4
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman,
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – Level 3 or 4 you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The ideal candidate will be based at the Promontory or Magna, UT site, though remote applicants may also be considered.
- Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a portfolio of programs
- Facilitate supplier vetting and approval
- Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
- Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)
- Subcontract pre-award activities including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals and negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions
- Subcontract post-award activities including, but not limited to, subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices and subcontract closeout
- Execute subcontractor non-disclosure agreements
- Execute teaming agreements
- Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses
- Monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedule
- Assist in material receipt and property management documentation
- Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs
- Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforces procurement integrity
- Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk
- Periodically conducts conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5-10 employees
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Requirements
~1 min read- Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint business management software (specifically, the ability to generate and award purchase orders in SAP and/or Costpoint)
- Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are the primary customers associated with this position
- International Supplier Subcontract/Procurement experience
- Understanding of price analysis methods
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $81,400–$128,400 a year
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 20, 2026
- Last seen
- October 21, 2026
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- 63%
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- October 21, 2026
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