Manager Subcontracts 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 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. Key Responsibilities • 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) Basic Qualifications • 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 Pr