
Manager Subcontracts 2
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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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) has an opening for a Manager Subcontracts 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
Location: Melbourne, FL - onsite
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!
Team: Global Supply Chain
Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential
Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!
On-site in Melbourne, you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.
About the Role:
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately two to four Subcontracts Specialists, who will be responsible for providing and coordinating complex subcontract matters with emphasis on legal, compliance, and subcontract integration for the Subcontract Management Teams (SMTs). The Manager will be responsible for, and act as the main focal point to the Program for all Major Subcontract related activity within their portfolio, escalating issues to Supplier Senior Level management as needed, brief internal executive management and the Customer on the status/issues as it relates to supplier data rights assertions, specially negotiated license rights, commercial item determination, and supporting high visibility terms and conditions or master agreement negotiations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Supports Subcontracts Specialists through all phases of the Subcontract including requests for proposal, contracting strategy, contract negotiation, contract administration and contract closeout to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Customer specifications.
- Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the main focal point for Subcontract activities relating to negotiating, interpreting and implementing contract terms and requirements, including the compliant contractual implementation of data rights.
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
- Performs independent research and analysis of complex and strategically important risks related to suppliers.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
- Coordinates with Contracts team on proposed new or revised contract terms or requirements; facilitates flow-down to Subcontracts Specialists by identifying and communicating any potential impacts or implications for consideration.
- Identifies and closes knowledge gaps across all Subcontract Specialist levels by creating and presenting trainings on areas such as Government Purpose data rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights (SNLR), Commercial Item Determination (CID), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 9 years of experience in Subcontracts, or Contracts
Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement), government contracting clauses, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience leading a team, process and/or projects
Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
Experience in conducting oral presentations to executive leadership.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Juris Doctor or Master’s Degree specializing in Government Contracting
Subject matter expertise with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement), government contracting clauses, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous CAM Experience or Training
Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience that includes close coordination with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Legal and Contracts.
Special Program Access
Risk mitigation experience
Negotiating skills with contracts or contract changes in excess of $100 million
Change Management experience
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- Posted
- Jan 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 21, 2026, 01:29 PM
- Compensation
- $126,600 - $189,800 per year
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