Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager 1, located in Boulder, CO, you'll be a key contributor to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The GSC PM 1 will support day-to-day supply chain, subcontract execution, and capture activities in support of the Advanced Mission and Space Processing (AMSP) Operating Unit (OU). This position reports to the AMSP OU Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain and will be required to be in-office regularly.
Responsibilities:
Supports GSC activities across program phases, ensuring consistency in GSC processes across all GSC disciplines
Assists with GSC cross-functional coordination between key engineering, logistics, mission assurance, program, and supply chain stakeholders
Reviews change board packages and identifies potential supply chain-related impacts for resolution by senior staff
Supports development of Program Supply Chain performance scores, return-to-green plans, and risks/opportunities
Applies analytical thinking to support solutions to supply chain problems, escalating process and performance challenges to the GSC PM and Program Leadership
Assists in preparing program-level leadership briefings on supply chain status
Manages Subcontract and Material financial forecasting for a variety of programs
Responsible for schedules and on-time delivery of all program material
This position will attend program meetings and supplier visits and may be required to present to groups. Must be able to work independently and have strong organizational skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain — OR — Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain
Foundational knowledge of supply chain management techniques and methods
Basic knowledge of SAP
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and collaborate with peers and stakeholders
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to subcontract management activities including pre- and post-award support
Ability to independently lead capture activities
Familiarity with supplier financial reporting, scheduling, or forecasting
Knowledge of supply chain management practices, including Firm Fixed Price or Other Transaction Agreement purchase orders
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain
- Foundational knowledge of supply chain management techniques and methods
- Basic knowledge of SAP
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and collaborate with peers and stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Exposure to subcontract management activities including pre- and post-award support
- Ability to independently lead capture activities
- Familiarity with supplier financial reporting, scheduling, or forecasting
- Knowledge of supply chain management practices, including Firm Fixed Price or Other Transaction Agreement purchase orders
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







