Job Description

Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you rsquo;ll discover a culture of curiosity and 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 39;s top producer of solid rocket propulsion systems, a leading provider of small and micro-satellites, satellite components and subsystems, missile defense and strategic missile propulsion, a leading producer of lightweight space deployable and solar arrays. The firm is dedicated to being pioneers heading the front of technology and space program expansion and values driven individuals committed to the same vision.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Propulsion Systems, is recruiting for a Subcontracts Administrator who will primarily be responsible for supporting tooling subcontracts for items that are used to manufacture flight hardware.

Responsibilities:
bull; Sources and procures goods and services of a category nature from many suppliers.
bull; Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
bull; Establishes agreements with suppliers using a mix of contract types including firm fixed price and cost reimbursable.
bull; In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
bull; Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
bull; Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
bull; Issues purchase orders.
bull; Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
bull; Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
bull; Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
bull; Utilizes process 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 are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
bull; Medical, Dental amp; Vision coverage
bull; 401k
bull; Educational Assistance
bull; Life Insurance
bull; Employee Assistance Programs amp; Work/Life Solutions
bull; Paid Time Off
bull; Health amp; Wellness Resources
bull; Employee Discounts

This position rsquo;s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Qualification

Basic Qualifications:
bull; Bachelor rsquo;s degree or 4 additional years of experience
bull; 2+ years rsquo; experience in purchasing, sales, contracts, or related field
bull; Capability to read technical drawings and documents
bull; Aptitude to communicate complex technical information to suppliers and internal customers
bull; Strong interpersonal skills with a best-in-class customer service mindset
bull; Knowledge of government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
bull; Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:
bull; Experience procuring complex machined parts used in solid rocket motors
bull; General understanding of solid rocket motor metal parts and tooling
bull; Ability to assess supplier capability to produce hardware used in solid rocket motors
bull; Experience writing and negotiating Long Term Agreements
bull; Experience negotiating Terms and Conditions
bull; Comfort level working with MRP/ERP systems
bull; Strong MS Office skills