Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing, supporting the Global Supply Chain Supplier Management Team. This role is being offered as a remote position and will have significant travel to Pittsburg, PA on a weekly basis.
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of missile launching and handling systems, propulsion, and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines.
Job Description/What you will get to do.
- Manages and Interprets schedules from suppliers/subcontractors to understand impact on program schedule and milestones. Effectively manage an integrated master schedule. Successfully manage schedule risks and opportunities.
- Develop and manage the SMT RAIL/action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with the supplier/subcontractors & internal actions within NG Marine Systems NGMS. Focus on schedule and supply chain programmatic actions.
- Manage supplier performance, open orders, delivery and dock dates.
- Define and develop material strategy for on-time delivery.
- Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls subcontractor scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required, is performed. Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations.
- Develop NGMS Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders.
- Adhere to subcontract scope, and manage change through control board activities
- Addresses subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract
- Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for NGMS Request for Information (RFIs) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc.
- Responsible for NGMS proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations.
- Review and approve NGMS’s technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Prepare executive level briefings and develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, tools for intervention, and problem solving with element leads, business management and customers
- Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)
- Reviews supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience to include supply chain, program management, business management or related, Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related or an additional 4 years of related experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
- At least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
- At least 3 years of financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
- At least 2 years of experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing strategic direction regarding Program Management or Supply Chain products, processes, applications, and technology.
- Supplier Management Experience on a Program in US Government Contracts
- Experience with technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations.
- Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities.
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM)..
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years experience, or additional 4 years related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 3 years supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience.
- Minimum 3 years of financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems.
- Minimum 2 years managing a program effort or major subcontract in supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Experience providing strategic direction regarding program management or supply chain products, processes, applications, and technology.
- Supplier management experience on U.S. Government contract programs.
- Experience with technical evaluations of supplier proposals and contract negotiations.
- Experience managing technical risks and opportunities.
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a Control Account Manager (CAM).
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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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.







