Northrop Grumman logo

Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

Baltimore, MDJob$112–168K/yrSeen 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$112–168K/yr
Location
Baltimore, MD
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for its onsite Subcontract Services team in Linthicum/Baltimore, Maryland. The team negotiates and governs agreements in alignment with corporate strategy, risk exposure, and regulatory requirements, and works with Law, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering. The role supports contract development, supplier performance, risk and compliance, procurement processes, and strategic initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NegotiationContract DraftingMS Office SuiteCommunicationProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsPlanningPresentation SkillsHuman RelationsMultitaskingGovernment Acquisition CycleBusiness Acquisition ProcessSAPFAR/DFARSProcurementCommerciality

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's8+ Years Relevant Experience6+ Years Relevant ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipSecret ClearanceJ.D. Or Paralegal Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist on the Subcontract Services (“SCS”) team onsite out of Linthicum/Baltimore-Maryland.

The Mission Systems Subcontract Services (SCS) Team is a Sector level added service ensuring that all agreements, terms, and conditions are negotiated, documented, and governed in alignment with corporate strategy, risk exposure and regulatory requirements. The SCS team drives excellence in areas of negotiations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve value, compliance, and strong operational performance.

The Mission Systems SCS team specializes in:

  • Contract Development & Negotiation

  • Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

  • Risk & Compliance Assessment Management

  • Procurement life cycle data, processes & Reporting Management

  • Governance & Strategic Initiative Development and Implementation

  • Candidates will liaise with the Law Department, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering to foster long and short-term business relationships with our supply base.

This position requires the ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals. A strong commitment and collaborative approach are paramount for success. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, presentation and human relations skills are required. Candidate must have clear examples exhibiting experience in multi-tasking to a successful outcome and usage of above-mentioned communication and project management skills. Candidate should have worked on captures, proposals and/or program execution and have a strong understanding of the Government Acquisition Cycle and the Business Acquisition Process.

#MPR

#GSCCMP

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field, or a Masters with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field

  • Experience in terms and conditions negotiations or contract drafting

  • Experience in MS Office Suite

  • U.S Citizenship

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in law either as a J.D. or Paralegal

  • Experience with SAP

  • Experience with FAR/DFARS

  • Experience in procurement and specifically commerciality

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

How this job compares

Set against the 5,692 open Supply Chain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–168K/yr
  • Maryland median$99–136K/yr67 salary ranges
  • US median$95–166K/yr3,180 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 20% above the Maryland median midpoint ($117K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 91 open Supply Chain jobs in Maryland and 5,692 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Supply Chain postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,076 postings).
Education
2,479 of the 5,692 open Supply Chain jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.