Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - 17476

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 2/24/2026 6:38:04 PM

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Current Days Open
43
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$81,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$134,900.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
43
First Seen
1/13/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$81,400.00 (Yearly)
2/24/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$134,900.00 (Yearly)
2/24/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. This position is in support of the Sentinel Program aka Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract. This position will be located in Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; or San Diego, CA and a standard 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. A hybrid telework arrangement may be considered for this position. The purpose of the Program is to replace the current ICBM system, including the weapon systems command and control; flight, launch and ground systems; and cyber elements. This position will perform end-to-end subcontracting activities, inclusive of Request for Proposal creation based on Program and Customer requirements, proposal analysis, source selection, negotiation or pricing/terms and conditions, creation of award and modification justification packages compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Company PrOPs, supplier management and formal subcontract closeout. Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Principle Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance - 5 years experience with Bachelor's Degree supporting procurement function; 3 years experience of same with Master's Degree; 1 year of same with PhD., 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications Demonstrated skill and ability to perform professional tasks Strong organizational skills Problem solving aptitude to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity Understanding of and ability to process supplier invoices according to agreed payment terms Ability to provide accurate invoice and accrual forecasting Ability to contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals Ability to represent organization on specific projects Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with SAP * Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain an active Security Clearance Experience in supporting all aspects of subcontract management from subcontract award through contract closeout process Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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