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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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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 is looking for a Director Supply Chain Programs 1 to lead the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Command & Control Weapons Integration (CWI) Division, Global Supply Chain (GSC) Organization.

Position Responsibilities:

Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers
Realize Division strategic objectives and Sector Operating Objectives (SOOs) as they pertain to supply chain performance
Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the program lifecycle
Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
Material cost and schedule management (EAC) using Earned Value Management
Ensures successful achievement of material sales objectives for the division, while remaining compliant to customer and company requirements
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
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Operations, Quality Mission Excellence (QME), Procurement, and PMO IPT leads
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR a Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement.
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
Must have experience leading a team of direct and indirect reports
Must have EVMS experience
Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
Proven ability to establish Supply Chain resiliency by developing dual/multi source supplier strategy
At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management

Preferred Requirements:

Experience leading large, geographically dispersed organizations
Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or related field
Demonstrated experience developing and growing teams and shaping a performing culture
Demonstrated success in managing large, complex programs and/or organizations
TS/SCI

Salary Range: $197,600.00 - $296,400.00

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.

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What You Should Know About Director Supply Chain Programs 1, ngc

At Northrop Grumman, we’re on a mission to empower our employees to lead innovative projects that positively impact lives around the world. We’re seeking a passionate Director Supply Chain Programs 1 to join our Defense Systems Command & Control Weapons Integration Division at VAMC02. In this pivotal role, you'll be the driving force of our Global Supply Chain Organization. You’ll coordinate with the Program Management Office to ensure all supply chain commitments are fulfilled while identifying and mitigating any risks that may arise. Your leadership will steer the material strategy throughout all program phases, alongside managing budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies. Your expertise in supply chain management, project management, and team leadership will be essential as you guide cross-functional teams toward achieving strategic objectives. Moreover, your strong communication skills will help you in briefing executives and stakeholders on program performance. We believe that with your bold ideas and pioneering spirit, you can contribute to our incredible heritage of technological advancements why helping to shape the future of supply chain excellence at Northrop Grumman. If you're ready to take on the challenge and make history, we would love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Director Supply Chain Programs 1 at Northrop Grumman?

As a Director Supply Chain Programs 1 at Northrop Grumman, you will be responsible for leading the Global Supply Chain Organization, coordinating with the Program Management Office to ensure supply chain commitments are met, and developing material strategies throughout all program phases. Additional responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and briefing executive management on program status.