Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator - Level 3 or Level 4

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. 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 inclusive team. As a Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator – Level 3 or Level 4, located in Aurora, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4. In this job, you will: Source and procure specialized goods and services. Own contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users. Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. Maintain, negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Initiate, review, negotiate, and coordinate stakeholder approval for internal agreements such as Terms and Conditions, NDA’s, Teaming Agreements, Licensing Agreements, etc. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations, IP requirements and FAR/DFARS clauses. Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to AP, logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers. Review and approve supplier payment, as needed. Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Engage with GSC team and other functions to improve and enhance GSC procedures, systems, processes, analytics, and tools. If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!