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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.

We are looking for you to join our team as either a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist or a Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist on the Subcontract Services (“SCS”) team as a hybrid role out of Linthicum, Maryland, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, or San Diego California.  The role has a strong preference to be staffed as a hybrid role near one of the listed sites, however, full-time telework may considered for this role for the right candidate.

This is a posting for 2 roles a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist and a Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist.

What You'll Get to do:

As a member of the SCS team the candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in terms and conditions and contract negotiations in Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems supply chain.  Position will require complex negotiations with Northrop Grumman’s strategic and critical suppliers to establish favorable contractual positions and to settle disputes.  The selected candidate will review, analyze, interpret, and draft tactical and strategic agreements. Candidate will liaise with the Law Department, Programs, Supply Chain, and Engineering to foster long and short-term business relationships with our supply base. 

In addition to negotiations, the candidate will enhance GSC's negotiation and subject matter expertise through education and training offerings.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:
•    Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 Years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field, or a Masters or J.D. with 3 Years of relevant experience.
•    Demonstrable experience in terms and conditions exhibited through an active role in a negotiation, an executed agreement, or experience in contract drafting. 
•    Excellent verbal and oral communication skills, multi-tasking skills, and a collaborative approach

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:
•    Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 Years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field, or a Masters or J.D. with 6 Years of relevant experience.
•    Demonstrable experience in terms and conditions exhibited through a lead role in negotiations or contract drafting. 
•    Demonstrable leadership as exhibited through ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment while achieving favorable outcomes. 

Preferred Qualifications for both roles: 
•    Experience in law either as a J.D. or Paralegal
•    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.

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: $82,900.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $103,200.00 - $170,300.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.