**Requisition ID: R10177201**
+ **Category:** Global Supply Chain
+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America
+ **Clearance Type:** None
+ **Telecommute:** Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)
+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time
+ **Positions Available:** 1
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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Supply Chain Subcontract specialist on the Mission Systems Subcontract Services Team **based out of either Linthicum, MD or Rolling Meadows, IL.**
**What You’ll get to Do:**
The Mission Systems Subcontract Services Team (“SCS”) team specializes in the execution of complex terms and conditions agreements. The SCS Team is committed to enhancing GSC's negotiation and subject matter expertise through strategic and risk-based thinking and education.
As a senior member of the SCS team, the select candidate will be expected to be a subject matter expert in terms and conditions, Compliance, and negotiations. This individual will need to exhibit the ability to own and propel high impact projects and demonstrably show how they can advance the larger organization through their efforts. Candidate will identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
The selected candidate will review, analyze, interpret, and draft strategic agreements. Position will require complex negotiations with our strategic and critical suppliers to establish favorable contractual positions and to settle disputes. This individual will own contractual management for the supplier and coordinate and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, the law department, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
Selected candidate will be expected to serve in a team lead function, which will include ensuring new hires to the SCS team have a streamlined training experience and working collaboratively on team capacity.
This position requires the ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals. A strong commitment and collaborative approach is paramount. Excellent organizational, compliance problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, presentation and human relations’ skills are required. Candidate must have clear examples exhibiting experience in multi-tasking to a successful outcome and usage of above mentioned communication and project management skills.
**Basic Qualifications for Staff Supply Chain Subcontract specialist:**
+ Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years or master’s degree with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience in either supply chain, business management or closely related
+ Experience in the analysis and negotiation of complex contractual terms and conditions, including FAR and DFARS
+ Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Business
+ Experience in change management – demonstrable showing of flexibility to changing customer requirements and market conditions
+ Experience drafting complex contractual documents, including, but not limited to, Overriding Agreements on Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Long Term Supply/Pricing Agreements.
**What We Can Offer You**
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
**Salary Range:** $130,100 - $195,100
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.