Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 (13754 & 13796)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our defense systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:
This position reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain Programs for AVE.

The Senior Manager of Supply Chain Programs will lead and collaborate with a diverse team of supply chain professionals and cross-functional stakeholders responsible for program execution including management of major subcontractors and/or major subcontracted systems as well as complex Bills of Material (BOMs). This manager’s responsibilities include collaborating with senior level division, IPT/Element and program executive leadership to understand business requirements and identify and manage the needs for subcontracts and material across the program segment. Primary responsibilities will include proposal planning, strategy development, negotiations, risk management and functional performance, managing key subcontractor cost, schedule, technical and quality performance to specifically include:

• Serves as liaison between Supply Chain and Program. Coordinate horizontally across various Supply Chain functions, directing, guiding, and advising as appropriate as well as vertically support Programmatic stakeholders

• Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

• Participates in pre- and post-solicitation Customer meetings and communications

• Develops the material and subcontractor strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to AP’s content

• Supports proposal development by analyzing and addressing supply chain related requirements

• Ensures that prior to execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies

• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor

• Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications

• Ensures subcontractor performs within the established program cost, schedule and quality requirements

• Participates in supplier/subcontractor negotiations in collaboration with the Subcontracts Organization

• Conducts program reviews with the suppliers, subcontractors and program office

• Leads the BOM execution strategy and sets priority with the Procurement team

• Briefs the Segment and Program Management Office (PMO) and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

• Drives increased reporting fidelity, process improvement, RCCA closure, and other special tasking

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Job Qualifications BQs/You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management; Master's degree and 6 years of related experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management ; or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

• A minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/management position

• 3 years of experience leading cross-function teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements

• 3 years of experience supporting analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have (PQs):

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

• Experience in leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry

• Experience in managing cost-reimbursable subcontracts.

• Possesses US Government Top Secret clearance.

• Previous Special Program Access

• 4+ years leading and/or managing teams.

• Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices

• Experience supporting proposals, major subcontractor management, and MRP transactions

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Salary Range: $141,900.00 - $235,200.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.