Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

7d • $121,000 - $181,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly qualified and energetic leader to serve as Manager 1 Supply Chain Programs in Dulles, Virginia. This onsite role is responsible and accountable for planning and executing supply chain strategy for all material and services content for a program or portfolio of programs. The standard schedule is 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available.

The manager leads teams to ensure material requirements are placed and received in support of program plans, redirects resources when execution falls behind plan, and serves as the primary supply chain focal point for Program Management Offices. The role coordinates across functions to meet supply chain commitments, develop and execute supplier-related risk mitigations, and brief the PMO and executive management on issues affecting program cost and schedule.

The position also manages subcontract execution, supplier performance and quality oversight, engineering qualification and product lifecycle activities, proposal and business acquisition support, and strategic planning and reporting. It includes financial forecasting and cost tracking, supplier negotiations and cost analysis, make-versus-buy recommendations, proposal strategy development, and the use of data and continuous-improvement methods to improve supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 6 years of supply chain, program management, procurement, purchasing, or closely related experience.
• At least 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of general procurement and subcontract execution workflows.
• Understanding of general manufacturing and purchasing workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds an active SCI security clearance.
• Experience in the Aerospace/Defense/Space industry.
• Understanding of forecasting and planning, with an emphasis on driving execution to need and working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules.
• Experience with multiple complex contract types and agreements, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, and knowledge of special payment provisions such as progress-of-performance-based payments.
• In-depth experience with proposal processes, pricing instructions, terms and conditions, and evaluating the adequacy of subcontractor proposals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end material and supply chain strategies for assigned development and production programs.
• Develop procurement plans for subcontracts and material and align Global Supply Chain resources with program plans and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary supply chain focal point for assigned Program Management Offices and coordinate across Subcontracts, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Contracts, and Operations.
• Track supply chain metrics, including on-time placement and on-time-to-need performance, and steer resources to address items that fall off plan.
• Manage subcontract execution against Statement of Work requirements, deliverable milestones, cost and schedule baselines, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans for supplier performance, material availability, lead-time variability, and supply chain disruptions.
• Forecast and track material and subcontract costs; coordinate supplier invoice accruals and material delivery schedules with contract milestones, EAC projections, and program funding profiles.
• Support subcontract negotiations through should-cost models, price and cost analysis, supplier pricing benchmarks, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Track supplier KPIs, including on-time delivery, quality, cost performance, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and prepare supplier performance reports and scorecards.
• Coordinate supplier corrective actions with Quality, including containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action closure.
• Manage qualification subcontracts and coordinate design reviews, qualification testing, technical assessments, and required subcontract data deliverables.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections, environmental and structural testing, performance validation, and reliability qualification with suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Mission Assurance.
• Conduct make-versus-buy analyses and recommend sourcing approaches based on cost, supplier capability, qualification risk, capacity, and other sourcing considerations.
• Manage product lifecycle transitions, including phase-in and phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up and ramp-down, and end-of-life material planning.
• Develop supply chain strategies for proposals, including Basis of Estimates, material forecasts, supplier identification, make/buy plans, risk assessments, and procurement strategies.
• Participate in Business Acquisition Process activities and gate reviews, ensuring proposed plans include executable schedules, budgets, resources, and subcontracting strategies.
• Provide rapid-response proposal support, including competitive cost analysis, teaming arrangements, and supplier capability assessments.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings on supply chain performance, supplier scorecards, program risks, mitigation strategies, and cost and schedule impacts.
• Use ERP, Cognos, and business intelligence tools to analyze trends, support decisions, and recommend process improvements.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma methods, process optimization, and procurement practices to improve operational excellence.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager