Manager Subcontract Programs 3 - Military Veterans

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Space System is seeking a Manager Subcontract Programs 3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for major subcontractors or major subcontracted systems. Directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor; briefs executive management and customer on the status and issues affecting performance or cost; and conducts program reviews with the subcontractor and program office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability. Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads team composed of engineers, quality and procurement personnel.

As an employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video: www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideo

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
Attainment of one of the following years of experience in Supply Chain/Business Management/Engineering in Aerospace & Defense related work: a. 8 year experience with a Master's Degree in a Business and/or STEM (Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics)
b. 10 years' experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a Business and/or STEM (Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics)
c. 14 years' experience no degree

• 5+ years leading/managing teams
• US Citizenship, ability to obtain Secret clearance
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques
• Demonstrated success in leading mangers and/or professional to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to create an maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management on a major program
• Masters Degree in Business or Technical field
• Demonstrated experience in interfacing seamlessly with functional teams, customers and major subcontract parts

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.