Manager Supply Chain 2

Northrop Grumman•Fore Store, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 seeking a Manager, Global Supply Chain 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business. The successful candidate will manage a team of professionals on the Compliance Operations & PrOP team in Northrop Grumman's Corporate Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This position will be responsible for compliance-related operations, including policies and procedures, compliance with government and internal audits, process improvement, change management of Enterprise GSC Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), including standard terms and conditions and corporate forms and templates, and leadership of several compliance-related Enterprise working groups. This individual will also provide the management of compliance support to the entire GSC organization, review and approve modifications to procedures, support the workforce development team with compliance-related guidance, support internal GSC communications and external Supplier communications, and interface with Supply Chain Management personnel at all levels to ensure success of GSC Compliance in all Sectors. Responsibilities include management of a team of Compliance professionals, including performance monitoring, quarterly connections, career development and goal setting, and compensation decisions, to be conducted pursuant to Northrop Grumman's Leadership Characteristics. Successful candidate must remain up to date in FAR/DFARS regulations, Terms and Conditions, and practices to identify workforce development needs, and must have experience in Global Supply Chain processes and roles. Position requires coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders at all levels including Executive Leadership, such as the Enterprise GSC Compliance Leadership Council (CLC).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience
In-depth understanding of Supply Chain Procurement / Subcontract process
Significant understanding of US Government and Commercial subcontracting
Experienced in SharePoint, Microsoft Word tools
Experienced with internal Procurement / Subcontract package audits
Experience working with a company's supply chain policies and procedures and/or terms and conditions
Familiarity with US Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits
Experience in developing and delivering training to ensure compliance
Experience working collaboratively leading cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in people leadership skills
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Experience with Terms and Conditions and FAR/DFARS related policies and procedures
Experience working with Northrop Grumman's GSC Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), and related Forms and Templates
Experience in developing tools, managing webpages, and digital transformation
Experience in US Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits
In-depth working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and general contract law principles

Responsibilities

management of a team of Compliance professionals, including performance monitoring, quarterly connections, career development and goal setting, and compensation decisions
compliance-related operations, including policies and procedures, compliance with government and internal audits, process improvement, change management of Enterprise GSC Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), including standard terms and conditions and corporate forms and templates, and leadership of several compliance-related Enterprise working groups
management of compliance support to the entire GSC organization
review and approve modifications to procedures
support the workforce development team with compliance-related guidance
support internal GSC communications and external Supplier communications
interface with Supply Chain Management personnel at all levels to ensure success of GSC Compliance in all Sectors