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Sentinel - Subcontracts Software Manager 2 - 17511

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$153,800–$230,800/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Subcontracts Software Manager 2.  This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

 What You’ll Get To Do: 

  • Primary liaison between Suppliers and Program leadership. Creating clean and concise communication between Program leadership and SB Suppliers.  
  • Foster relationship between program and supplier
  • Manage scope changes and contractual updates
  • Manage supplier funding mechanisms
  • Subcontractor hiring and tracking
  • Work with suppliers to identify staffing needs
  • Coordinate and participate with interviews
  • Receive approval to hire desired candidate(s)
  • Performance/personnel discussions
  • SAMS Quarterly Assessments
  • Coordinate timecard & invoice corrections
  • Work alongside BM to ensure invoice rates align with contractual rates and work funding, if necessary.
  • Ensure suppliers are submitting SDRLs in a timely manner
  • Coordinate any promotions or rate changes with BM & PM
  • Year-end communication regarding year end invoicing and program shut down attendance policy
  • Ensure completion of NG training modules for all subcontractors
  • Approve travel requests for SB subcontractors
  • Support PMR activities for the program
  • Onboarding & offboarding of all subcontractor support
  • Manage the onboarding process and exiting criteria for all subcontractors
  • Approving VARs from security for all new hires
  • Order and manage suppliers equipment
  • Manage IDM system for Contractor verification and obtain site access
  • •apture all status input from each subcontractor to include: Travel, EWW, etc
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Coordinate with new hire orientation team for the onboarding of new subcontractors
  • Offboarding
  • Update JIRA roster w/ departure date
  • Provide exit checklist to subcontractor OR work with admin/IPT to provide them with the checklist and keep Workday status up to date
  • Maintain account access for all subcontractor support
  • Maintain roster for the program
  • NG sponsor for IS-24 (high-side can be done by IPT PFM)
  • Manage the on time completion of LX training per policies of the prog

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

This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related experience; or Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience; or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance
  • 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

  • Experience working with Subcontractors
  • Experience managing employees virtually
  • Knowledge of contract labor and reporting
  • Experience working with internal contractor organization
  • Knowledge of invoice reviews and approvals

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Huntsville, AL, United States
Posted
Jan 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 19, 2026, 09:26 AM
Compensation
$153,800 - $230,800 per year

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