Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 – Secret clearance (Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Programs. This position mayl be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. Candidate will lead the day-to-day supply chain execution of the Digital Engineering and Training Systems IPTs for the GBSD Program. This position reports directly to the senior Director of Supply Chain Programs for GBSD.

The Manager of Supply Chain Programs for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD ) program will lead a diverse team of supply chain managers and professionals responsible for 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 and program executive leadership to understand business requirements and identify and manage the needs for subcontracts and material across the program.

Primary responsibilities will include planning, negotiations, risk management and functional performance, managing key subcontractor cost, schedule, technical and quality performance to specifically include:

• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to the IPT’s content;
• 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
• 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
• 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 Program Management Office (PMO) and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • 401k • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience (or 8 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects
• 2+ years leading and/or managing teams
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and/or special development, specific to cost-reimbursable subcontracts
• Demonstrated experience in major subcontractor management
• Demonstrated success in leading managers and/or professionals to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
• Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have a current and active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Technical field
• Possesses US Government Top Secret clearance
• 4+ years leading and/or managing teams

This position reports to Roy, UT, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Huntsville, AL, AL, USA.

Salary Range: $134,200 USD - $201,400 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/.

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