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.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Material Program Manager 2 or 3 that is responsible and accountable for the execution of material schedule and budget for Advanced Weapons Business Unit.

The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a unique position that requires strategic thinking as well as tactical execution. A successful MPM can work with minimal supervision to solve complex problems to ensure both short term and long term success of their respective program. An MPM would need to possess strong hard skills to execute plans to completion, as well as soft skills to appropriately work with multiple disciplines, and communicate challenges to multiple stakeholders. It is a rare position to stretch your skillsets and test your abilities; making real impact on the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to support financial requirements including EAC’s, material sales forecasting, and accruals
• Ability to confidently present and represent Northrop Grumman Global Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews, leadership briefings, and customer briefings
• Experience working with electronic components, CCA’s, and complex electronic assemblies
• Ability to creatively solve complex supply chain problems with data driven strategies
• Demonstrated aptitude in identified Risks and Opportunities to the program
• Consistently work on supply and demand to proactively identify gaps and work to eliminate them
• Escalate critical material shortages immediately upon identification and own the efforts to resolve them
• Implement solutions to overcome current & future Material Shortages Coordinate and optimize Delivery schedules with critical Suppliers
• Challenge business impediments to excellence and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

• Ability to work an amazing work schedule (4/10 Shift schedule - Monday-Thursday)
• Must have 7 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Intermediate user with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• Ability to work an amazing work schedule (4/10 Shift schedule - Monday-Thursday)
• Must have 10 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 4 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Intermediate user with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Desired Experience (Level 2)

• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding of Government Procurement processes and regulations
• Lean and Six Sigma Training and/or Certification desired
• Experience leading and support prime proposal efforts
• Expert excel ability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA
• Strong Program and Budget Management skills
• Material Program Management and/or Supply Chain Management experience working on prime defense programs

Desired Experience (Level 3)

• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding of Government Procurement processes and regulations
• Lean and Six Sigma Training and/or Certification desired
• Experience leading and support prime proposal efforts
• Expert excel ability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA
• Strong Program and Budget Management skills
• Material Program Management and/or Supply Chain Management experience working on prime defense programs

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Salary Range: $68,100 USD - $102,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $83,800 USD - $125,800 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.