Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$81k–$122k/yr
Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Proposal Evaluation, Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, SAP
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$81k–$122k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Proposal Evaluation, Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, SAP
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$81k–$122k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Proposal Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, SAP
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$81k–$122k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Proposal Evaluation, Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, SAP
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal / Sr. Principal Electronics Communication Engineer
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$112k–$168k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Planning, Scheduling, Integrated Master Schedule, Integrated Master Plan, Earned Value Management
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - System Design & Tool Development
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
Senior
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: System Design, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Jira
Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$112k–$168k/yr
Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Planning, Scheduling, Integrated Master Schedule, Earned Value Management, MS Project
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$81k–$122k/yr
Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Proposal Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, SAP
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The Systems Engineer performs systems modeling related efforts and ensures that proper systems engineering procedures are followed. Works with Lead Architects, Technical Leadership, and Program Management on defining and…
Date Posted: 2026-07-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job re…
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: System Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, SysML, Functional Analysis
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: SAP, Supply Chain Planning, ERP, Microsoft Office, Inventory Reconciliation
Date Posted: 2026-07-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job…
Date Posted: 2026-07-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job…
Engineer or Principal Engineer - Structural Analysis
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$75k–$140k/yr
Senior
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Principal/ Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$66k–$98k/yr
Mid level
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: System Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, SysML, Functional Analysis
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
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$81k–$122k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Savings Plan, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Posted 58d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage the full subcontract lifecycle including sourcing, negotiation, award, and closeout for complex goods and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor supplier performance regarding cost, schedule, and quality for US Government programs.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-8+ years of experience in subcontracts or procurement, or equivalent combined experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government Secret security clearance.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in Melbourne, FL.
Location: Melbourne, FL
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available
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 top-priority programs, developing and building solutions for our country.
About the Role:
Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, on-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management
A minimum of 9 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management
A minimum of 12 years combined experience in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Project/Program Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Experience with FAR/DFAR
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Supply Chain
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Previous Team Lead or Management experience
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
Risk Mitigation experience
Change Management experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.
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.
Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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