Sr. Principal Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10183035

• Category: Global Supply Chain
• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1At 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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position as Sr. Principal Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead in support of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program. IBCS is the centerpiece of the U.S. Army's modernization strategy for air and missile defense capability. IBCS senses, identifies, tracks and defeats evolving air and missile threats, enabling revolutionary "multi-domain, any sensor, best effector" operations. The SMT Lead position will manage key suppliers in the delivery of the Full Rate Production Major End Items.This position will be in Huntsville, Alabama.What You'll Get To DoAs the SMT Lead, you will oversee a dynamic cross functional SMT by providing Program Management leadership and direction in support of multi-million-dollar major subcontracts. The SMT includes contributors from multiple organizations:
  • Global Supply Chain (GSC)
  • Mission Assurance (MA)
  • Production
  • Engineering
  • Business Management
  • Various support functions.As the SMT Lead, you possess the following competencies:
    • Identifies and controls all subcontract management activities and processes that integrate supplier interdependencies throughout the program's life cycle.
    • Fosters collaboration among team members and between teams.
    • Applies knowledge, insights, and understanding of business and/or financial concepts, tools, and processes to support Subcontract decisions, actions, and performance corrections.
    • Identifies and addresses subcontract impacts through a proactive systematic approach and promptly resolve conflicts across all levels of the subcontract.
    • Supports and monitors a Technical Performance Baseline, to compare key subcontract technical performance measures, assess product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.
    • The ability to understand elements of the Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test processes.
    • Identify and address impacts through a systematic and proactive approach to Risk and Opportunity Management.
    • Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements within the SMT, including the supplier.
    • Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Subcontract information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Subcontract and stakeholder needs while protecting the company's contractual rights.
    • Effectively manages/administrates subcontracts through a broad set of skills, toolsets, processes, and government regulations.
    • 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.
    • Effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required, is performed.Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
      • Oversee and provide financial control and maintenance of budgets including EVMS metrics and Variance Explanations as a Control Account Manager for your supplier.
      • Prepares and manages schedules and prepares status reports on the health of the projects.
      • Interprets schedules from suppliers to understand impact on program schedule and milestones.
      • 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.
      • Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
      • Develops and maintains Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
      • Review supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews.
      • Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls scope by establishing and controlling changes to the Subcontract Baseline.
      • Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations.
      • Prepares higher level management briefings and develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers.
      • Manages labor and material dollars across multiple contracts for Support Equipment EVMS weekly and monthly deliverables.Basic Qualifications:
        • Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree or 6 year of relevant experience with Master's.
        • At least four years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
        • Two years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries.Preferred Qualifications:
          • Two years' experience managing multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements / expectations.
          • Experience managing cross functional teams, leading projects, budgets, and schedules.
          • The qualified candidate must be customer-focused with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills.
          • Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
          • Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
          • Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
          • Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements/expectations.
          • Experience managing a Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program management role).
          • Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.).
          • Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems.
          • Proficiency in driving programmatic battle rhythm.
          • Active Secret Security Clearance.Salary Range: $108,400 - $162,600The 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.
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