Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3 to to lead a multi-functional Subcontract Management Team (SMT) responsible for managing the total performance of a complex subcontractor in support of Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This position reports within Global Supply Chain (GSC) function.
This position is required to be full-time and on site in Woodland Hills, CA. However, remote or telework arrangements may be available near the assigned subcontractor in the following cities: Newark, NJ; Houston, TX; Ithaca, NY; and Baltimore, MD.
What You’ll Get To Do:
This Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3 who will be an integral part of the SMT across the organization. This leader will be provide guidance and support to their multi-functional Subcontract Management Team and the primary interface with Northrop Grumman’s subcontractor. It will require a high level of work ethic, excellent communication skills and strong strategic adaptability.
This role will be responsible in supporting organization execution. They are accountable for total performance of the subcontractor, including Quality, Cost, Schedule and technical performance. They will partner with and support GSC, the Program leadership team, Business Segments, Integrated Product Teams, and control account managers.
Responsibilities include managing subcontractor hardware deliverables, SDRL deliverables, Cost and Performance deliverables, financial forecasting, support to Financial Planning and Reporting, Process Improvements, Earned Value Management implementation, and Proposal Support. This position is also accountable in support of EAC and Risk/Opportunity Assessment, Program Baselines, Auditory Compliance and Surveillances, as well as Division and Sector leadership ad hoc activities.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with cognizant Global Supply Chain Program Manager (GSCPM) and SMT Functional Homeroom
- Project management in support of subcontractor initiatives
- Supporting CAM responsibilities
- ROM estimates/BCRs
- Supplier/program R&O Management & Change Board support
- Manage performance to Award Fee / Incentive Fee plan w/ SCA
- SMT task management
- Review supplier invoices for accuracy
- Alignment of Request for Proposal (RFP) input, negotiations, and contract definition
- Other duties assigned by SMT Organization
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
- This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance
- Experience managing large DoD program subcontracts
- At least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing cross functional teams, leading projects, budgets and schedules
- Experience with Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
- Integrated Master Schedule development experience
- Knowledge of program execution for cost and compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Compliance
- Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. MPM or Cobra), Accounting principles and SSI Tools
- Experience interfacing with customers or government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
- The qualified candidate must be customer-focused with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries; OR Master’s Degree and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
Primary Level Salary Range: $175,500.00 - $289,600.00
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.