Sentinel - Manager Supply Chain Programs 1 - 20538

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager 1 to lead day-to-day execution for the Sentinel GBSD program from Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on subcontractor management, BOM oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

You’ll drive material cost forecasting, schedule performance, and risk/opportunity management while coordinating with the Subcontracts Organization and program offices. A DoD Secret clearance is required at time of application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years.
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Experience analyzing supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope.
• Must have an interim U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supply chain execution for major subcontractors and BOMs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align business requirements with subcontract strategies.
• Manage resource planning, material cost, forecasting, and schedule performance.
• Support pre-/post-solicitation meetings and proposal development.
• Develop material and subcontractor strategy across all phases of the acquisition process.
• Ensure schedules, budgets, and procurement plans are complete before execution.
• Brief management on cost and schedule status.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

5+ years related experience

3+ years supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

DoD Secret clearance

Financial impact analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager 1. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and will lead day-to-day supply chain execution of sub-elements of the Test and Production Operations Business Unit of the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program with surge support to other segments and special tasking. This position reports directly to the Global Supply Chain Program Manager (GSC PM). This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Supply Chain Program Manager 1 will lead and collaborate with a diverse team of supply chain professionals and cross-functional stakeholders responsible for program execution including management of major subcontractors and/or major subcontracted systems as well as complex Bills of Material (BOMs). This manager’s responsibilities include collaborating with senior level division, IPT/Element and program executive leadership to understand business requirements and identify and manage the needs for subcontracts and material across the program segment.

Primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Serves as liaison between Supply Chain and Program. Coordinate horizontally across various Supply Chain functions, directing, guiding, and advising as appropriate as well as vertically support programmatic stakeholders
• Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
• Participates in pre- and post-solicitation customer meetings and communications
• Develops the material and subcontractor strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to AP’s content
• Supports proposal development by analyzing and addressing supply chain related requirements
• Ensures that prior to execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor
• Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications
• Ensures subcontractor performs within the established program cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Participates in supplier/subcontractor negotiations in collaboration with the Subcontracts Organization
• Conducts program reviews with the suppliers, subcontractors and program office
• Leads the BOM execution strategy and sets priority with the Procurement team
• Briefs the Segment and Program Management Office (PMO) and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
• Drives increased reporting fidelity, process improvement, RCCA closure, and other special tasking

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

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.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
• Experience supporting the analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope
• Must have an interim U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP)
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in supporting proposals, and MRP transactions
• Demonstrated experience in major subcontractor management
• Previous experience with suppliers manufacturing chemicals, specialty materials, or aircraft systems
• 3+ years leading and/or managing teams
• Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00 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.

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.