RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 **to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the GSC Program Management organization. This leadership position can be located onsite in Palmdale, CA, San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA. If the candidate is primarily based in San Diego or El Segundo, work requires travel to Palmdale twice weekly to support business and program needs. **This is a 100% onsite, in program space position, with no opportunity for telework. **
This position reports to the Global Supply Chain Program Management Director under the Air Dominance Division for the Aeronautics Systems Sector. The Manager will serve as the primary focal point with Responsibility Accountability and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit (OU) Program Director. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the program, with focus on achieving affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets. Candidate is responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization. Exhibits end-to-end supply chain competency as well as supply chain business acumen.
This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a quick fast-paced environment – including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. **We do the right thing: **upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. **We commit to shared success: **operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of direct reports, in which you carry functional management and day-to day guidance
- Establish and maintain the strategic vision for the financial management – labor and material – of the GSC organization
- CAM responsibility for labor and material
- Operating Unit (OU) non-labor sales/forecasting
- Responsible for processes and activities within supply chain related operations to support annual operating plan within GSC across the sector.
- Help develop monthly forecasts for material sales
- Conduct variance analysis to submitted forecasts
- Lead GSC staff through the analysis, oversight, and status of material and IWO, delivery schedules, suppliers’ commitments, risks and opportunities
- Oversight of key subcontractor and IWO partner cost and delivery performance
- Prep for and support monthly Pre-Close reviews, EAC reviews, monthly material sales reviews, and GSC portfolio reviews
- Support the associated data collection and submission, as needed
- We are seeking a qualified professional who is proficient in analyzing large amounts of data, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who can confidently interact with and influence all levels of the organization
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, finance and/or business management related functions OR a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, finance and/or business management related functions
- Must have experience with subcontractor financial performance
- Experience utilizing MS Office Suite and SAP
- Must have program cost and/or schedule experience, CAM experience
- At minimum, must have a current active DoD Secret Clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work as an integral member of the Global Supply team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or sector objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process
- Must have experience developing a non-labor sales financial forecast and integrating it into a larger program financial plan
- Strong organizational skills
- Must have the ability to prepare and present executive-level presentations
- Proven track record building a robust team; provide people leadership, with a focus on acquiring, developing and retaining talent; respectful of others & understand and embrace the value of an inclusive team; empower each team member to perform at the highest level of productivity; be empathetic and listen for understanding
- Experience with SAP requirements, specifically Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD)
- Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Current Program Access
- Production program experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00
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.
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.