Director, Subcontracts

Northrop Grumman

. Identify and evaluate potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure they meet the Division’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements .

Posted 3/26/2026full-timeClearfield • Arizona, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,100 - $264,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and evaluate potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure they meet the Division’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Negotiate subcontract agreements, including terms and conditions, pricing, and delivery schedules, while ensuring favorable terms for the Division
Manage the subcontracting process from initiation to closeout, including subcontractor selection, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal, and finance teams, to ensure alignment and compliance with contractual requirements and company policies
Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations, including quality, schedule, and budget requirements
Identify and mitigate subcontracting risks/ issues and develop/implement risk mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, proposals, procurement, business management, contracts, engineering or subcontracts – OR - Master’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, proposals, procurement, business management, contracts, engineering or subcontracts
Minimum of 4 years of leadership/management experience
Must have Government Contracting Experience (FAR, DFARS), including terms and conditions, contract types and associated geometry
Must have an active DoD Top Secret level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementproject managementprocurementcontract managementsubcontractingrisk mitigationperformance monitoringnegotiationissue resolutioncompliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationrelationship managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoD Top Secret clearanceSCI clearance