Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist/ Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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 Missions Systems, Microelectronics Center is looking to hire a supply chain planning analyst either a level 3 or 4, depending on experience, to manage global supply chain risk for the Microelectronics Designs and Applications (MDA) business area in the Microelectronics Center (MC). This position will be on-site in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD . The individual will be part of a rapidly growing business area focused on groundbreaking technologies and their application to critical customer missions. The primary objective will be supporting the delivery of all contractual requirements in reducing risk for the betterment of program execution and relationship with customers.

This role is part of the GSC team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a fast-paced environment - including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders. The successful candidate will hold strong leadership skills, excellent oral and written skills, and an aptitude for DoD contracting requirements.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate success/problem solving skills in supply chain strategy, risk governance and mitigation, resiliency, and relationship management

• Execute on the long-term supply chain strategy for the MDA business area

• Monitor risk in the following areas and work cross-functionally on mitigation: supplier financial health, sole source risk, critical materials, regulatory changes, and geopolitical issues that may affect supply chain

• Briefs the executive management on the status and issues affecting MDA supply chain

• Self-motivated and proactive, organized and detail oriented

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, commitment to fostering an engaging environment for others and excellent communication skills

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelors degree with 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain, or other closely related field or 4+ years of experience with an MBA, Masters, or equivalent degree

• Strong leadership characteristics, communication and writing skills

• US Citizenship

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with full-scope poly

• Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Experience in US Government supply chain

• Demonstrable experience in project management

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelors degree with 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, or other closely related field or 8+ years of experience with an MBA, Masters, or equivalent degree

• Strong leadership characteristics, communication and writing skills

• US Citizenship

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with full-scope poly

• Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Experience in US Government supply chain

• Demonstrable experience in project management

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Active TS/SCI with CI or full-scope poly

• Understanding of Northrop Grumman supply chain and key suppliers

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management on a major program in defense and/or management in development or production projects

• Direct experience interfacing with executive leadership

• SAP experience

• Demonstrated experience in interfacing seamlessly with cross functional teams, suppliers, customers and major subcontract parts

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Salary Range: $84,600 - $133,100

Salary Range 2: $104,900 - $164,900

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 ~~~ . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.