Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist – Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist – Level 5, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position allows for FT remote work.

This position is the Space Sector’s lead authority for Commercial Item Determinations (CIDs). The role is responsible for evaluating, approving, and governing all CID packages across the sector to ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.

Sitting within the Space Global Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance Group, this role provides sector-wide oversight and consistency for commercial item strategy. The individual partners closely with Programs, Buyers, Subcontract Administrators (SCAs), Buyer Managers, Contracts, and Legal to ensure that CID packages are complete, defensible, and audit-ready.

In addition to CID ownership, this role supports broader regulatory and compliance activities, including audit support, supplier risk management, and enterprise regulatory initiatives.

In this job, you will: 

• Serve as the Space Sector lead for all Commercial Item Determinations

• Evaluate CID packages for FAR and DFARS compliance, sufficiency, and audit defensibility

• Provide authoritative guidance on:

• FAR 2.101 commercial item definitions

• FAR 12 and FAR 15 interplay

• DFARS commercial item and pricing requirements

• Partner with Programs, Buyers, SCAs, and Buyer Managers to ensure CID packages are complete, accurate, and properly supported

• Establish and maintain sector standards, templates, and guidance for CID development

• Act as the sector escalation point for complex or high-risk commerciality questions

• Support DCMA, DCAA, CPSR, and internal audits related to commercial item determinations

• Participate in supplier risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives within GSC

• Contribute to training and education across the sector on commercial item policy and practice

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure sector processes remain current with evolving FAR/DFARS guidance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in Business, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, or related field – OR - Master’s degree and 10+ years experience

• 6+ years of experience in government contracting, supply chain compliance, pricing, or contracts

• Deep working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, particularly:

• FAR 2.101

• FAR Parts 12 and 15

• DFARS commercial item and pricing provisions

• Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing Commercial Item Determinations

• Strong ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world procurement scenarios

• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inquiries

• Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional engagement with Programs, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Legal

• Ability to operate independently as a sector authority while influencing without direct authority

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.