Staff International Subcontracts Specialist
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States Virginia Fairfax
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- 20h ago
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. 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, but they’re also making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Defense Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. This position is for an International Subcontracts specialist– Level 5, primarily located in Woodland Hills, CA, with the option for fully remote teleworking.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full "cradle-to-grave" subcontract lifecycle for international suppliers, including proposal support, source selection, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. Draft, review, and negotiate complex subcontract agreements (Experience working with different contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), memorandums of agreement, and teaming agreements, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including familiarity and experience with NATO contracts and Manufacturing License Agreements. Conduct market research to identify potential subcontractors and assess their capabilities and reliability. Serve as the primary point of contact for international suppliers regarding contractual matters, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships. Conduct comprehensive cost and price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for all procurements. Monitor subcontractor performance against contract terms, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies as needed. Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, Finance, Logistics, Engineering) to ensure seamless execution of subcontracts and alignment with program objectives. Maintain accurate, audit-ready subcontract files and documentation in compliance with company procedures and government regulations. Ensure smooth import/export operations by coordinating with the international trade compliance and logistics teams and ensuring all