Job Description

Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable,and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman hasopportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human spaceexploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multipleprograms across the universe. With us, youll discover a culture of curiosityand collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day,now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems- Propulsion Systems is the world's top producer of solid rocket propulsionsystems, a leading provider of small and micro-satellites, satellite componentsand subsystems, missile defense and strategic missile propulsion, a leadingproducer of lightweight space deployable and solar arrays. The firm is dedicatedto being pioneers heading the front of technology and space program expansionand values driven individuals committed to the same vision.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems- Propulsion Systems, is recruiting for a Subcontracts Administrator who willprimarily be responsible for subcontracts for build to print hardware used inrocket motors.

What Youll Get To Do:

* Sourcesand procures goods and services of a category nature from many suppliers.

* InitiatesRequests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposedpricing from potential suppliers.

* Establishesagreements with suppliers using a mix of contract types including firm fixedprice and cost reimbursable.

* In conjunctionwith quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality andreliability, as well as supplier ability to support required deliveryschedules.

* Workswith internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for theservices or products required.

* Identifiesopportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk throughtargeted negotiations.

* Issuespurchase orders.

* Managesperformance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations aswell as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/exportregulations.

* Employssound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-upactivities.

* Reviewsand approves supplier payment as needed.

* Utilizesprocess tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality,efficiency and continuous improvement.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you areeligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental amp; Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs amp; Work/LifeSolutions
Paid Time Off
Health amp; Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

Qualification

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelorsdegree or 4 additional years of related experience

* 8+ years experience inpurchasing, sales, contracts, or related field

* Works positively in ahigh-energy and fast-paced environment

* Capability to read technicaldrawings and documents

* Aptitude to communicatecomplex technical information to suppliers and internal customers

* Ability to work with littleoversight; take ownership of responsibilities and manage and resolve supplierconcerns in a timely manner

* Communicates quickly andthoughtfully through integrated team structures

* Strong interpersonal skillswith a best-in-class customer service mindset

* Knowledge of government contractingrequirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)

* Comfortable leadingnegotiations and preparing price analyses of supplier proposals

* Ability to travel up to 25%of the time

* US citizenship and ability toobtain clearance

Preferred Qualifications

* Experienceprocuring complex machined parts used in solid rocket motors

* Generalunderstanding of solid rocket motor metal parts and tooling

* Abilityto assess supplier capability to produce hardware used in solid rocket motors

* Experiencewriting and negotiating Long Term Agreements

* Experiencenegotiating Terms and Conditions

* Comfortlevel working with MRP/ERP systems

* Strong MS Office skills