Manager Subcontracts

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Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
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Yes, 10% 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.

NGMS Global Supply Chain partners strategically with programs to drive best in class decisions, deliver customer satisfaction, and uphold integrity and teamwork. We value our people and suppliers as essential partners in keeping the world safe.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Subcontract Manager 2 to support the Troy Hill site’s programs out of the Land & Maritime Systems (LMS) Business Unit (BU) within the Maritime/Land Systems and Sensors (MLSS) Division.

• Location:
  
  Linthicum, MD
• Schedule:
  
  9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!
• Team:
  Global Supply Chain
• Extras:
  Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

• Develops subcontract/purchase order specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract/purchase order provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors/suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Participates with contracts administration to develop subcontract/procurement policies and procedures.
• Lead and grow a high performing team of up to 10 Subcontracts Administrators and Buyers.
• Manage the full subcontract/procurement lifecycle for the Troy Hill site’s programs in the LMS BU.
• Ensure priorities align with business objectives, maintain strong program team engagement, and communicate status to NGMS and GSC stakeholders.

• Contracting Expertise – Deep knowledge of Department of War (DoW) and non-DoW contracting terms and conditions, compliance, and lifecycle processes
• Leadership & Communication – Proven ability to lead a diverse team, increase employee engagement, articulate strategies orally and in writing, and negotiate effectively
• Strategic Thinking – Experience in developing subcontracting/procurement strategies that align with business and program goals
• Stakeholder Management – Track record of engaging cross functional teams and communicating status to senior stakeholders

• Leadership & Development – Mentor, coach, and assign workloads to drive timely execution of daily requirements and increase employee engagement
• Program Integration – Build effective relationships with functional teams; translate program needs into clear procurement actions
• Strategic Procurement – Design and negotiate long term agreements, sourcing partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance
• Policy & Process – Contribute to the evolution of agile, efficient, and compliant GSC policies and procedures
• Compliance – Ensures compliance with all regulatory and public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations

• Lead, mentor, coach, guide, motivate, challenge, train, and support team of 4-5 subcontract administrators and buyers
• Review/status proposal and active subcontract/purchase order requirements and ensure those meet customer requirements
• Development of…