relocation assistance package. What You’ll Get To Do: As the AVE GN&C GSI Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead, you will lead a dynamic cross functional team managing major supplier efforts by providing Program Management leadership and direction in support of multi million dollar design and construction projects. The SMT includes contributors from multiple organizations: SMT Program Manager (Team Lead) Global Supply Chain (GSC) Mission Assurance (MA) Production Engineering Business Management Contracts Various support functions The SMT Lead, must possess the following competencies: Identifies and controls all subcontract management activities and processes while integrating supplier interdependencies throughout the program’s life cycle Applies knowledge, insights, and understanding of business and/or financial concepts, tools, and processes to support Subcontract decisions, actions, and performance corrections Fosters collaboration among team members and between teams Identifies and addresses subcontract impacts through a proactive systematic approach Promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the subcontract. Supports and monitors technical performance baselines, while compare key subcontract technical performance measures, assesses execution status, and takes appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline Identifies and addresses impacts through a systematic and proactive approach to Risk and Opportunity Management Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements within the SMT, including the supplier Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Subcontract information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Subcontract and stakeholder needs while protecting the company’s contractual rights Effectively manages/administrates subcontracts through a broad set of
skills, toolsets, processes, and government regulations Addresses subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach identifying risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required, is performed. Roles and
Responsibilities: Addresses subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract. Oversee and provide financial control and maintenance of budgets including EVMS metrics (specifically IPMDAR evaluation and reviewing leading/lagging metrics and how they can be applied to performance management) and Variance Explanations as a Control Account Manager for your supplier Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors and controls scope by establishing and controlling changes to the Subcontract Baseline Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality
requirements:and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations Prepares higher level management briefings and develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers. Manages labor and material dollars across multiple contracts for Engineering and Procurement EVMS weekly and monthly deliverables. Prepares and manages schedules and prepares status reports on the health of the projects Interprets schedules from suppliers to understand impact on program schedule and milestones Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs) Develops and maintains Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Reviews supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviewsTravel up to 25% to lead/participate sub supplier management and review activities monthly or as required As a full time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive competitiverelocation assistance package. You’ll Bring These
Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, 6 years with a Masters or an additional 4 years of 4 years of experience:in lieu of degree eu of degreeeu of degreeeu of degreeeu of degreeeu of degreeeu of degreeeu of degreeExperience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio
experience in other industries Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer
requirements/expectations Financial
experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security
clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) These
Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Demonstrated collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and programmatic challenges in a development environment crafted presentations across all levels of an organization Good organizational
skills and ability to work with minimal direction Proficiency in driving programmatic battle rhythm Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem solving capabilities Project / Program Management
skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking) Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering or Master of Business Administration preferred
Experience with large Defense Acquisition Proposal Development or Business Capture Management Background in large scale, high rate production planning and execution Understanding or
experience of full rate production economic strategies and supply chain management Background in development and production in missile and/or space guidance systems Ability to deal with ambiguity and meet program commitments in a highly fluid engineering environment Ability to effectively maneuver through multi function teams, political situations and anticipate roadblocks Previous
experience with Large Program Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Methods, and Tools Previous
experience with Risk Management and Earned Value systems Primary Level
salary:Range: $135,100.00 $202,700.00 The above 00 The above00 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope andresponsibilities 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 governmentclearance and certain other restricted positions.