Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a knowledgeable Supply Chain Professional with an active security clearance to join our Subcontracts Administration team. The Subcontracts Administrator will be responsibly for sending requests for quotes, placing purchase orders, and managing these orders to completion. This will be an in person position that will require active use of the candidate’s security clearance. This position is working in our Rolling Meadows, IL location. Specific roles and responsibilities include: Interfacing and corresponding with suppliers Developing sourcing/evaluation strategies Supplier identification Coordinating export control/security requirements Preparing and issuing RFPs with appropriate customer flow downs and terms & conditions Conducting bidders’ conferences Conducting proposal evaluations Conducting negotiations to meet contract/program targets/schedules, and terms and conditions, payment terms for materials & services Ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and purchasing policies & procedures Validating pricing and maintain proper purchase order files with correct documentation Management of subcontract agreement modifications, which include coordination of required additions, deletions, or other modifications or formal documented communication to subcontractors Arranging and participating in supplier meetings and controlling and reporting supplier progress Evaluation of customer RFP's In conjunction with the program management teams, develops subcontract RFP's that include Statements of Work, Technical/Quality Specifications, Deliverable Requirements List and Schedules, Performance Assessment Requirements, terms and conditions, proposal preparation and pricing requirements/templates, compliance matrices and supplier profiles Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement Preparation and management of internal step reviews of new opportunities and formal customer proposal preparation Analyzes and evaluates subcontractor proposals, negotiates deviations from work statements, schedule, and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the program management team Provides subcontractor pricing, deviations from scope and/or terms and conditions, comprehensive cost analysis and justifications, and technical data assertions to the Business Management Group Interacts with Contracts and Pricing Business Division during the proposal preparation phase Selects or recommends subcontractors, writes formal awards, processes internal justifications, and documents files in preparation for internal and external audits Administers resulting subcontracts, ensuring that all requirements are performed in accordance with the scope of work and delivery schedules. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience; will also consider Masters degree and a minimum of 3 years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience. Current or previous work experience in a supply chain role working with suppliers US Citizenship Active Secret Clearance to start and to be considered Ability to gain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) utilizing active secret clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience in U.S. government and industry supply chain practices Working experience with SAP or 1ERP Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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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