Manager Supply Chain 3

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Strategic Captures and Proposals
• Cost Account Management responsibilities and manage material analyst in support of material budgets
• Establishes and manages priorities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment
• Manages cost/price analyst professionals engaged pricing and estimating activities (both pre-proposal submission and post award during execution), spanning all contract types
• Ensures all GSC proposal pricing is adequately reviewed and approved prior to submission and inclusion in sector proposal
• Ensures Estimating and Purchasing System compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) criteria and advises leadership of and issues or risks
• Supports all Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) proposal audits in coordination and collaboration with the Sector Manager of Internal Reviews
• Participates on major proposals and initiatives within Pricing and GSC to include Non-Advocate Review / Independent Cost Estimate (NAR/ICE) and Color Team reviews when necessary
• Develops, communicates Risk Management Plans, and then ensures execution
• Develops and effectivity communicates strategic plans to leadership
• Makes decisions on operational issues within prescribed area and manages a staff of professional to include mentoring, training, staff development, and conducting performance reviews
• Develops, plans, and implements agile processes that support established GSC goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors Degree and 14 years of exp; MS + 12 years of exp; PhD + 9 years of exp or additional years in lieu of a degree

• Must have experience with defense proposals and working on key captures
• Must have Cost Account Management Experience
• Through knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations
• Ability to perform and apply appropriate cost accounting, pricing and estimating methods, concepts and principles including the development and application of cost improvement curves and factors
• Ability to work as an integral member of the GSC team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program and sector objectives, while maintaining full compliance during all stages of the proposal and acquisition processes
• Ability to initiate and effectively implement process improvement across the breadth of pricing and estimating policies and procedure
• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Working Knowledge of SAP
• Past experience with DCAA/DCMA audits
• Professional Certifications: CPSM, CFCM, CPCM.
• Understanding of the defense acquisition process

Salary Range: $142,000.00 - $213,000.00

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.