Program Manager 2 (Supplier Management Team Lead)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead to lead supplier management activities for our Aeronautics Systems portfolio. You will oversee requirements analysis, trade studies, risk management, and vendor oversight in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8–10+ years of related experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage EVMS, IMS, and supplier performance across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8–10 years of related experience, or Master’s with 7–9 years.
• Experience leading supplier management in complex programs.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SMT efforts across engineering, subcontract administration, and QA.
• Monitor technical performance baselines and cost/schedule status.
• Lead EVMS management of material control accounts and supplier oversight.
• Oversee supplier performance from planning to sustainment in all phases.
• Review supplier documentation and provide status reports to leadership.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering leadership

Systems Development Lifecycle

EVMS / CAM experience

Risk and opportunity management

Security clearance eligibility (Secret

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM (preferred)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead to join our team in Melbourne, Florida.

The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead reports to the Sensor Portfolio Lead. The candidate should have experience managing suppliers who provide hardware and software solutions and will independently evaluate the programmatic and technical trade space. The candidate will lead requirements analysis, technical trade studies, manage risks, recommending down-selections, and participate in Supplier Management Team overseeing vendor selection, procurement, and vendor oversight. Strong project management and cross project coordination skills are required.

The SMT Lead Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating the efforts of the SMT, including engineers, the subcontracts administrator, supplier quality assurance representatives, logistics engineers, schedule planner, and cost/material planner
• Supports and monitors technical performance baselines, compares key subcontract technical performance measures, assesses execution status, and takes appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline
• Earned value (EV) management of material control accounts
• Coordinating and managing the execution of all phases of supplier performance, including planning, proposals, new capability development, production, testing, deliveries, and sustainment
• Conducting or coordinating review of supplier documentation (e.g., technical evaluations of proposals, acceptance test procedures, cost and schedule reports, software version description documents)
• Reporting supplier status to Program Managers, GSC managers, and IPT Management
• The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative team setting across all levels of the organization
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting process
• Verify that End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRLs) items are reviewed and dispositioned

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Related experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
• Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience defining systems behavior
• Experience in development and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Familiarity with EVMS with experience managing budget and schedule as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers as part of a government/DOD contract
• Experience managing developmental programs
• Experience with T&M, CPIF, FFP contract types
• Requirements development/flow down
• Technical evaluations of proposals
• CAM/EV Certification
• Repair management, DMSMS evaluations, MRP requirements
• Experience in supplier statement of work generation

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.