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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for an Operations Project Management professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of projects with a focus on part procurement and tracking and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, engineering, global supply chain, and line management. Perform CAM duties - forecasting invoices, managing procurement budgets, EVMS reporting on Cost or Schedule issues - regarding part procurement and supplier deliverables. Assesses procurement issues - long lead items, alternate approvals, and develops resolutions to meet program goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Essential Functions:

Ability to review engineering documentation (drawings and/or parts lists) to understand procurement requirements of part number, quantity, and if a specific supplier is required.
Reconcile Engineering BOM and Procurement BOM artifacts to own the master list of parts that need to be ordered and forecasted.
Respond to Global Supply Chain requests for data calls (pull drawings, parts lists, engineering models) and help facilitate communication between Global Supply Chain and Engineering with getting suppliers on award and facilitate issue resolution.
Resolve supply chain hurdles by advocating part substitutions (initiate work flows for engineering review) and/or communicate challenges to program management or buyers to overcome issues such as requesting expedite approvals or working to resolve supplier roadblocks.
Forecasts when invoices are expected to hit the books, be able to chase rational for invoice delays and speak to SPI/CPI discrepancies regarding part procurement.
Collaborate with associated teams, navigate process, provide status, and direct all part procurement duties from released engineering artifacts to ensuring kits are ready for the installation team to install on A/C.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have Bachelors Degree and 2 years of experience, Masters Degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years' experience.
Experience must be in one or more of the following: Project/ Program Management, Business Management, Price/Cost, Finance, Data Analytics, Subcontracts.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in SAP.
Active U.S. Government Secret level clearance.
Demonstrated communication skills dealing with customers and suppliers.

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00The 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.

Job ID

R10246087

Security Clearance

SECRET

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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