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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5 in Aurora, CO; Redondo Beach, CA. It is a contract fully remote role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 8 years of experience, first listed on November 5. The advertised pay is $106,800–$176,300 a year. The description mentions Excel and SAP. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 1 of them in Aurora, CO.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $106,800 to $176,300 a year, a midpoint of $141,550 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 69% of the 13 operations jobs in Colorado that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $103,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Colorado tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 19 states. Most are in software & IT (82), operations (14) and engineering & mfg (10). The biggest locations are Roy, UT (20), Redondo Beach, CA (11) and Dulles, VA (10). 2% of them are remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 99% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.
Job Description
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 Subcontracts Specialist – Level 4 or 5, 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 Aurora, CO, or Redondo Beach, CA, sites, though remote applicants may also be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance and subject matter expertise to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads across the Division.
- Coordinating content for often lead Division Subcontracts Community of Excellence meetings and “open hours”
- Training junior personnel in NG’s Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
- Being the Division GSC focal point for internal and external audits, including responses to internal and external information requests in coordination with Sector audit personnel.
- Working in the general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
- Subject matter expertise in Commercial Identification Determinations (CID) process, as well as support to complicated CID packages
- Providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
- Providing surge support for proposals and execution of subcontracts up to definitization to include:
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, and analyze and evaluate proposals.
- Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administering resulting subcontracts.
- Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services
- Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
This position will be filled at either a Level 4 or Level 5
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree and 6+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)
Basic Qualifications for Level 5:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree and 10+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts or other related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship a prerequisite)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working competitive and/or non-competitive US-government procurements/subcontracts
- Experience with SAP, Costpoint or related business application software
- Experience with Subcontract negotiations
- Experience with compliance and audits
- Experience managing international subcontracts
- Experience working Terms and Conditions exceptions
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Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $176,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $219,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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