Manager Supply Chain Program 2 (Secret Clearance)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The Strategic Space System Division is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 to join our team onsite at Redondo Beach, CA.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? If you are interested in becoming part of the Space Division team, we invite you to apply for a position and join us on our journey.

This position requires an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance at time of application. Additionally, please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day GSC program execution for an assigned work scope (Programs, Proposals, etc.)
• Lead weekly material coordination meetings with engineering leadership; coordination between GSC and program engineering as priorities evolve
• Liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Assurance/Quality, and GSC functional organizations
• Creation, maintenance, improvement, and oversight of relevant program GSC metrics to track acquisition/execution status & GSC performance
• Create, track, and manage GSC related risks and opportunities; look at risk factors (industry knowledge, Supplier Management ratings, SAMS/Scorecards, Commodity Engineering capacity reports etc.) to identify acquisition risks and effectively bring those to program attention via the program Risk/Opportunity process
• Effectively tracking multiple issues simultaneously through the GSC processes; presentations and concise reporting/tracking of issues to IPTs & Program Office
• Support and provide GSC inputs to frequent program proposal activities including ECPs, NTEs, BPEs, REAs and ROMs
• Support to IPTs including lien requests, reviews, parts obsolescence, material status, etc.
• Support and/or lead contract closeout activities
• Lead and/or provide inputs to Business team including GSC EVMS Control Account Management and/or support as needed
• Effectively tracking and managing material through the GSC processes; presentations and concise reporting/tracking of issues to IPTs & Program Office
• Support Project reviews, risk mitigation, parts obsolescence, Material status, IPT reviews, Configuration Change Board support etc.
• Problem solver that effectively works with cross functional/org teams
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may have been schedule changes, part failures, design changes, testing failures etc.
• Support Control Account Managers and/or oversee CAM duties for supply chain labor and material where required.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relevant experience OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance at time of application
• Able to effectively utilize program management skills to drive program GSC execution across multiple organizations with differing priorities including effective use of soft skills (primarily knowledge-based leadership, tact, persuasion, negotiation, and interpersonal charisma)
• Self-motivated/proactive, organized, responsive, reliable, flexible, and detail oriented
• Desire to work cooperatively within a team of other senior GSCPMs and contribute
• Ability to develop, utilize, and apply data analytic tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there are schedule changes, part failures/issues, design changes, testing failures etc.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with a broad variety of personality types in a team environment
• Basic knowledge & familiarity with SAP
• Familiarity with Aerospace Materials and Processes (M&P) and associated suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SSBI and/or SCI
• Facility and experience working in SAP
• Experience supporting large & unique aerospace programs
• Demonstrated flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Experience and/or familiarity with key Northrop Grumman GSC functions including Advanced Planning (AP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Parts Management Integration (PMI)
• Prior GSC PM experience
• Experienced as a CAM and/or Northrop Grumman CAM Training

Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.