Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Subcontracts Administration GSC Manager 1 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain Subcontracts organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Rolling Meadows, IL.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
This position is contingent upon task award.
Responsibilities:

Lead a team of subcontract specialists to execute a broad scope of supplier performance and relationship management activities (solicitations, price & terms/conditions negotiations, purchase order awards, performance/delivery management, financial forecasting)

* Set the strategy for your team's work scope (including long term pricing agreements)

* Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to the team to produce desired results (purchase order placement, purchase order compliance, affordability, on-time delivery)

* Responsible for staffing and retaining talent, performing annual performance reviews, and other human resource activities

* Effectively and efficiently communicate with greater GSC community, subject matter experts and executive leadership

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 6 years, or a Master's Degree with 4 years of experience in any of the following: Subcontracts, Procurement, Program Management, or Contracts; applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree

* Must have FAR/DFARS regulated prime contract experience

* Must have SAP or similar ERP system experience

* Must be able to receive and maintain and DoD Secret Clearance

* Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working on high dollar Subcontracts ($1M+)

* Negotiating experience

* Experience conducting presentations to senior leadership

* Previous Team Lead or Management experience

* Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

* Risk mitigation experience

* Change Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on high dollar Subcontracts ($1M+)

* Negotiating experience

* Experience conducting presentations to senior leadership

* Previous Team Lead or Management experience

* Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

* Risk mitigation experience

* Change Management experience

Salary Range: $109,800 - $164,600
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.