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 Principal Engineer, Manufacturing, supporting the Global Supply Chain Supplier Management Team. This role will be offered as a remote position and travel up to 50%.
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.
- Supports development of 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 Subcontracts 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 subcontracts 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.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience to include supply chain, program management, business management or related, Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
- Experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
- Experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearnace
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing strategic direction regarding Program Management or Supply Chain products, processes, applications, and technology.
- Experience with technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations.
- Evaluating and coordinating the resolution of production problems related to engineering, manufacturing operations, design, quality, and materials
- Conferring with Design, Quality, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to provide and obtain technical solutions
- Investigating reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management, or a related field
- Alternatively, a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management, or a related field
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or managing a large supplier portfolio in another industry
- Experience with EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
- Experience managing a program effort or major subcontract in supply chain, supplier management, or program/project management
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Experience providing strategic direction for program management or supply chain products, processes, applications, and technology
- Experience conducting technical evaluations of supplier proposals and supporting contract negotiations
- Experience resolving production problems involving engineering, manufacturing, design, quality, and materials
- Experience coordinating with design, quality, materials engineering, manufacturing, and global supply chain teams
- Experience investigating defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems
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