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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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Procurement Analyst to support the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division within the Defense Systems (DS) Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). DS CIDO is an organization of highly skilled and diverse individuals responsible for providing information technology solutions and services across Northrop Grumman and driving superior business performance through a robust, secure, cost effective IT infrastructure that enables collaboration and innovation.\nThe Procurement Analyst will lead complex procurement and subcontracting activities, with a strong emphasis on software purchasing, renewals, and reporting. This role owns end to end procurement-from strategy and solicitation through award, performance management, reporting, and closeout-in a FAR/DFARS environment. The analyst will analyze and forecast spend, track software renewals, and drive compliant, efficient sourcing in support of DS CIDO’s digital and IT initiatives. This position partners closely with program, engineering, IT, and functional stakeholders to ensure timely, cost effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.\nAdditional roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:\nLead complex procurement and subcontracting actions in a FAR/DFARS environment, including strategy development, solicitations, evaluations, and negotiations.\nOversee the BOM and Material Procurement (MP) Request lifecycle from quote to PO; ensure timely execution in support of Sentinel and other program schedules.\nAnalyze spend, lead times, and supplier performance to identify risks, cost reduction opportunities, and process improvements for DS CIDO portfolios (e.g., software, cloud services, IT hardware, professional services).\nOwn lifecycle tracking for software purchases and renewals (including PoPs, quantities, entitlements, and costs) and ensure accurate, timely reporting on software spend and renewal status to DS CIDO leadership and stakeholders.\nLead processes to track software Periods of Performance (PoPs); coordinate renewals and quote refresh with requestors and CIDO PMs to avoid lapses and align to budget cycles.\nDevelop, maintain, and present recurring procurement and software spend reporting and metrics for senior stakeholders.\nMentor others and share procurement best practices across the team, particularly related to software/IT purchasing and reporting.\nEstablish and maintain data management best practices for DS CIDO quotes, BOMs, software records (licenses, PoPs, renewals), and procurement files.\nEnsure all procurement actions comply with FAR/DFARS, CPSR standards, and internal Northrop Grumman procedures and controls.\nCoordinate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, schedules, and technical needs; provide proactive status updates, risk identification, and issue resolution.\nPrepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation, audit trails, and system records in approved tools.\nSupport internal and external audits, data calls, and management reviews with timely and accurate procurement data and analysis.\nParticipate in and/or lead process improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance compliance, quality, and cycle time.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of relevant Purchasing/Subcontracts/Contracts experience;\nOR Master’s degree with 6+ years;\nOR PhD with 4+ years.\nMust be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, etc.).\nGovernment procurement/purchasing experience with FAR/DFARS and public law/flow down requirements.\nExperience using MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle.\nStrong analytical skills with experience interpreting pricing, spend, supplier performance, and BOM/MP and software lifecycle data.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in CPSR compliant environments and with DCMA/DCAA or similar audits.\nBackground drafting and managing NDAs, LTPAs, and other strategic supplier agreements, including software/vendor agreements.\nProfessional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP).\nExperience mentoring or leading procurement teams and standardizing processes, particularly around software purchasing and reporting.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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. 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