Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$175,500 - $289,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3 to lead a multifunctional Subcontract Management Team (SMT) responsible for the total performance of a complex subcontractor supporting the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The position is within the Global Supply Chain function and serves as a primary interface with the subcontractor, providing guidance and support to the SMT. The role requires strong communication skills, work ethic, and strategic adaptability. The position supports organizational execution and is accountable for subcontractor quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role partners with Global Supply Chain, program leadership, business segments, Integrated Product Teams, and control account managers. Responsibilities include managing hardware and SDRL deliverables, cost and performance deliverables, financial forecasting, financial planning and reporting, process improvements, Earned Value Management implementation, proposal support, EAC and risk/opportunity assessments, program baselines, audit compliance and surveillances, and leadership ad hoc activities. This is a full-time position based in Woodland Hills, California, or available remotely. It requires travel of up to 50% to company and subcontractor sites, including Woodland Hills, Newark, Houston, Ithaca, and Baltimore. The standard work schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience.
Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
Experience managing large Department of Defense program subcontracts.
At least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or managing a large supplier portfolio in another industry.
At least 3 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and leading projects, budgets, and schedules.
Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent.
Integrated Master Schedule development experience.
Knowledge of program execution for cost and compliance.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and compliance.
Working knowledge of EVMS software such as MPM or Cobra, accounting principles, and SSI tools.
Experience interfacing with customers or government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit.
Customer-focused approach, proven leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.
At least 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or managing a large supplier portfolio in another industry; alternatively, a Master’s degree and at least 8 years of such experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide guidance to a multifunctional Subcontract Management Team and serve as the primary interface with the subcontractor.
Manage total subcontractor performance, including quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Partner with Global Supply Chain, program leadership, business segments, Integrated Product Teams, and control account managers.
Manage subcontractor hardware deliverables, SDRL deliverables, and cost and performance deliverables.
Support financial forecasting, Financial Planning and Reporting, process improvements, Earned Value Management implementation, and proposal support.
Support EAC and risk/opportunity assessments, program baselines, audit compliance and surveillances, and Division and Sector leadership ad hoc activities.
Coordinate with the cognizant Global Supply Chain Program Manager and SMT Functional Homeroom.
Provide project management support for subcontractor initiatives.
Support Control Account Manager responsibilities.
Develop ROM estimates and BCRs.
Support supplier/program risk and opportunity management and Change Board activities.
Manage performance to the Award Fee/Incentive Fee plan with the SCA.
Manage SMT tasks.
Review supplier invoices for accuracy.
Align Request for Proposal input, negotiations, and contract definition.
Perform other duties assigned by the SMT organization.