RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join our team onsite in Elkridge, MD to support subcontract management within our exciting Long Range Air Defense and Domestic Systems (LRADDS) Operating Unit (OU).
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, oversight and performance of major subcontract material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs, both domestic and international, throughout the full program life cycle.
- Acts as the Supplier Management Team (SMT) lead for the Program Management Office (PMO) for major subcontracts and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers.
- Utilizes the Supplier Management Plan (SMP) framework to develop an appropriate oversight strategy based on elements of risk.
- Leads solicitations from domestic and international suppliers for proposals, review of proposals, and supports supplier negotiations.
- Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies.
- Ensures supplier compliance with all elements of the SOW and subcontract. Coordinates all supplier design, manufacturing, and program reviews, including the necessary levels of NGMS participation.
- Functions as supplier Change Board interface for all anticipated, proposed, and released changes.
- Subcontract budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; including EVMS/CAM responsibilities.
- Actively monitors schedule performance and ensures recovery plans are put in place for any / all erosion to schedule milestones.
- Briefs Program Manager peers, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Customer on the status and issues affecting subcontract performance.
- Risk and Opportunity management; including identification, and mitigation planning and execution.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years OR a Masters Degree and 6 years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.
- Minimum of 5 years experience leading a team.
- Minimum of 3 years experience with international programs with some portion involved with international suppliers.
- Experience with FAR and agency supplements (i.e. subcontract agreements and/or teaming agreements).
- Experience with supplier negotiations.
- Experience of DCS subcontracting.
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- US Citizenship.
- Active government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP experience
- Experience in risk and opportunity management.
- Experience supporting defense programs.
- Experience in Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities.
- Experience in different contract types (Cost Plus/Fixed Price).
- Experience with specifications, drawings & supplier statements of work (SOWs).
- Experience managing technical specifications, drawings and manufacturing process instructions. Experience in proposal and estimation work.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00
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.
