
Subcontracts Manager 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 โ 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Manager, Subcontract Administration 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals and lead the Payload & Space Vehicle Subcontracts team in support of the Intelligence Systems Division (ISD).
Position is based onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. This is not a teleworking position. No relocation will be provided.
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Responsibilities:
Direct supervision of a staff of Subcontracts management professionals by assigning work priorities and daily assignments necessary to support the program objectives
Directly reporting to the I&S Senior Subcontracts Manager and working closely day-to-day with the I&S Global Supply Chain Program Management (GSCPM) and Payload & Space Vehicle IPT Directors to accomplish program execution priorities
Provide input into strategic objectives with both initiation and execution of these objectives
Provide effective oversight of the Subcontracts team that ensures compliance with established policies and procedures
The work will be conducted in an IPT/SMT environment to ensure all aspects of the subcontract - cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance in support of program requirements and commitments are met
Manage a portfolio of critical and complex subcontracts, including, but not limited to the following tasks
Managing a team responsible for development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Preparing bid packages, conducting bidders conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiates subcontractor proposals, selection of subcontractors, creating subcontract awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
Negotiating and implementing additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
Supporting various program proposal, ECP, and CROM activities - collaborate closely with other key program functions and stakeholders such as Program Management, Contracts, IPT Leadership, Engineering, Price/Cost & Compliance
Prepare and present executive level presentations
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 8 years (6 years with a Masters) of relevant experience in supply chain/subcontract/contract or project management
- 2 years experience as a lead or supervisor
- Must have a current and active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- SCI clearance
- Previous experience leading other individual contributors ย (hard-lined or dotted-lined)
- Subcontracts experience and familiarity with Space programs and suppliers
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- United States-California-Redondo Beach, 90278, United States
- Posted
- Jan 7, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 8, 2026, 03:10 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2026, 01:25 PM
- Compensation
- $146,600 - $219,800 per year
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