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F-35 Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract - El Segundo CA

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El Segundo, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location: Onsite in El Segundo, CA

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

About The Role

Source and procure 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.

Essential Functions

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases

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

Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving

Strong written and verbal communicator

Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Auto req ID

479008BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Supply Chain

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications (Specialist):

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience, a master’s degree OR 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience must be in one or more of the following: subcontracts, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, project management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing. 

Experience with SAP or related business application software (i.e. MRP, ERP)

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business

Basic Qualifications (Principal Specialist)

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with at least 3 years' experience OR 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience must be in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing. 

Experience with SAP or related business application software (i.e. MRP, ERP)

Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) or DFARS

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.  

Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s). 

Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs.

Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.

Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.

Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

City*

El Segundo

State*

California

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Northrop Grumman

Salary Range

Not Disclosed

Salary : $75,800 - $113,800

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