Principal Global Supply Chain Cybersecurity Lead

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Global Supply Chain Cybersecurity Lead.  This position can be located at one of Space Sectors key locations (Redondo Beach, CA, Dulles, VA, Chandler, AZ, Aurora, CO, Huntsville, AL, Roy, UT, Baltimore, MD) and will report directly to the Manager of Global Supply Chain (GSC) Business Operations and Systems.  FT remote work may be an option.

This position will lead activities surrounding the sector’s Global Supply Chain Cyber Security requirements within the GSC Business Operations organization. The selected candidate will be the focal point for Cybersecurity with GSC Functions under the supervision of the Manager, GSC Business Operations. The GSC Cybersecurity Lead will be the primary point of contact for questions regarding Cyber Security compliance requirements, and interface with the Enterprise Cyber Security Working Group and Enterprise Information Security team.

The position will be focused primarily on cyber security compliance activities, with support requirements for sector Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) compliance, GSC principles and operating practices and sector level process health. Some areas of emphasis include regulatory compliance, systems and technology (primarily SAP and Costpoint), international supply chain compliance and challenges impacting the diverse Northrop Grumman supply base.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement GSC process enhancements to ensure Cybersecurity compliance.

• Provide guidance and be sector focal point for Cybersecurity compliance, including tracking compliance metrics.

• Help drive company GSC Cybersecurity governance (policy, procedure, process) by Participating in GSC Enterprise Cyber Working Group

• Help drive sector GSC organization compliance with cybersecurity FAR, DFARS, NFS, CMMC standards and unique customer requirements

• Maintain Supplier Cyber status and develop Training Curriculum for Cyber compliance in supply chain

• Coordinate Sector cyber requests with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) office

• Support proposals ensuring consistent, NG sanctioned responses to SCRM & Cyber

• Help drive Enterprise supply chain Cyber visibility and tool implementation

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting with 6+ years supply chain cybersecurity compliance or related functions; 4 years with a Master's

• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

• Well versed in FAR, DFARS, and overall government contracting regulatory environment

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Proficient in core Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret and SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting with 4+ years supply chain cybersecurity compliance or related functions

• Knowledge of GSC and Northrop Grumman Compliance Requirements

• Current DoD Top Secret and SCI Clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Salary Range: $72,400 USD - $125,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.