Manager Supply Chain Programs - Level 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Manager 1 Supply Chain Programs to lead the planning and execution of supply chain strategy for a program or portfolio. This onsite role in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ operates on a 9/80 schedule and carries potential bonuses based on performance.

You will coordinate Subcontracts, Procurement, Engineering, and other departments to ensure on-time material delivery, cost control, and risk mitigation while reporting to PMO and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, procurement, or program execution.
• Minimum 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Experience managing supplier or subcontract performance
• Experience with forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, or EAC support
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Currently holds an active SCI security clearance
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense/Space industry
• Experience presenting program status, risks, and execution updates
• Understanding of forecasting and planning with IMS knowledge
• Experience with multiple contracting types incl. Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable
• Experience evaluating subcontractor proposals

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and coordinate procurement/subcontract activities
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues
• Steer resources to meet program plans and mitigate risks
• Develop executive-level reporting and risk assessments for PMRs
• Collaborate with PMOs and cross-functional teams to ensure cost/schedule commitments
• Support cost/price analysis, make-vs-buy decisions, and proposals

Skills

Leadership experience

Forecasting

Supplier management

Cost tracking

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly qualified and energetic leader for the position of Manager 1 Supply Chain Programs to join our team in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ. This is an onsite position. No relocation will be provided. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This individual will be responsible and accountable for the planning and execution of the supply chain strategy for all material and services content for a Program or portfolio of Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Program planning (developing a procurement plan for subcontracts and material while aligning Global Supply Chain resources to meet that plan)
• Supply chain metrics (on-time to place, on-time to need)
• Supplier performance (line of balance, material status, supplier risk/opportunity management)
• Financial management (budget, sales forecasting of subcontract milestones and material)
• Lead teams to ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements support the program plan
• Steer resources when the plan falls off, addressing issues proactively
• Act as the main focal point for the Program Management Office for the entire supply chain and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure all supply chain commitments are met
• Develop mitigation plans and execute them to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers
• Brief PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supply chain interface to Program Management Offices (PMOs), coordinating across Subcontracts, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Contracts, and Operations to ensure commitments are executed on cost and schedule
• Lead end-to-end supply chain execution for assigned development and production programs, aligning material strategies, supply plans, and subcontract activities with customer requirements, program milestones, and business priorities
• Manage subcontract and supplier performance throughout the program lifecycle, overseeing SOW requirements, deliverables, technical and contractual compliance, and risk mitigation, while participating in recurring weekly supplier calls to review status, address issues, and drive accountability for cost, schedule, and performance commitments
• Support engineering qualification and new product introduction efforts by coordinating supplier qualifications, design reviews, test requirements, SDRL deliverables, and cross-functional execution through FAI, validation, and acceptance activities
• Develop executive-level reporting, program analytics, and risk assessments to inform Program Management Reviews (PMRs), support leadership decision-making, and drive proactive resolution of cost, schedule, and execution issues
• Provide supply chain strategic support through cost and price analysis, make‑vs‑buy assessments, proposal input, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen program execution, supplier readiness, and operational performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, procurement, or program execution
• Minimum 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Experience managing supplier or subcontract performance
• Experience with forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, or EAC support
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently holds an active SCI security clearance
• Experience in the Aerospace/Defense/Space industry
• Experience presenting program status, risks, and execution updates
• Understanding of forecasting and planning with an emphasis on driving execution to need, with working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules
• Experience working with multiple complex contracting types and agreements, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, and possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress of performance base payments)
• In-depth experience with proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and evaluating the adequacy of subcontractor proposals received

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $181,600.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.