RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Mission Systems is seeking a dedicated Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our team serving in a Program Subcontract Manager (PSM) role. The Program Subcontract Manager (PSM) will support the Combat Sensors Business Unit in Baltimore, MD. The PSM is responsible for major subcontractors and/or major subcontracted systems. The PSM directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. They will act as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for technical and subcontract performance of the supplier, related supply chain activities, and coordinates cross-functionally between external and internal stakeholders to ensure Supplier commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address programmatic risks related to the major subcontractor. They will also act as the main focal point to the subcontractor; briefs executive management and customer on the status and issues affecting performance or cost; and conducts program reviews with the subcontractor and program office. The PSM is responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability. The PSM makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. The PSM will be the Supplier Management Team (SMT) lead for the planning, procurement and execution of key strategic subcontract suppliers. This is an on-site role, and could require up to 50% travel.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities (as the SMT lead):
Leads SMT composed of engineers, quality and procurement personnel
Defines scope requirements for each product or service to be procured and ensures alignment of content and supplier capabilities
Defines and manages cost and schedule targets to achieve program and business objectives
Performs as the total integrated product team (IPT) lead for key subcontract suppliers and the associated subcontractor procurements
Determines the risk basis and value for the procured products and manages mitigation plans
Coordinates/leads 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
Ensures supplier compliance with all elements of the SOW and subcontract
Ensures recovery plans are put in place for any / all erosion to schedule milestones
Ensures accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) and material receipt forecasts
Leads solicitations for proposals, review of proposals, and supports supplier negotiations
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain/business management/ contracts/ program management, operations and/or closely related experience; OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience as discussed above.
3+ years of experience as a cross functional team lead and/or supplier lead and/or people leader
Experience in MS Office Suite
Experience performing monthly earned value and risk and opportunity management for assigned programs
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Active Secret Security Clearance to start and to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities
Experience in major subcontractor management across different contract @types (Cost Plus/Fixed Price)
Experience with specifications, drawings & supplier statements of work (SOWs)
Experience with presenting to Executive Leadership and Customers
-Experience in proposal and estimation work
Experience with SAP
Masters Degree in a Business or Technical field
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
