Manager Traffic Administration

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Advanced Weapons is seeking a Traffic Administration Manager 1, to join our team. The Traffic Administration Manager 1 will be responsible for transportation and shipping operations that support defense and government program execution for Northridge, CA location.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site between the Northridge, CA locations. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.

The Traffic Administration Manager This role oversees domestic and international movement of materials, carrier performance, transportation compliance, and coordination across supply chain, manufacturing, contracts, and program teams. The position helps ensure critical hardware, equipment, and documentation move securely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer, regulatory, and mission requirements.

• Lead day-to-day traffic and transportation administration activities for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Manage shipment planning, routing, carrier selection, and freight coordination to meet cost, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable transportation, import/export, hazardous material, and government shipping requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, manufacturing, quality, contracts, and program teams to support material flow and delivery performance.
• Review and approve shipping documentation, freight invoices, routing instructions, and transportation records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor carrier performance, delivery metrics, claims activity, and service issues; drive corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain transportation procedures, work instructions, and controls that support operational consistency and audit readiness.
• Support movement of high-value, controlled, or time-sensitive materials in alignment with security and program requirements.
• Manage third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and parcel/freight carriers to optimize service and cost.
• Analyze transportation data and trends to improve on-time delivery, reduce freight expense, and mitigate shipping risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop traffic administration personnel, including workload prioritization and performance management.
• Support internal and external audits, customer reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives related to shipping and logistics operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, operations, or a related field; with 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience. 9 years of experience can be applied in lieu of a traditional degree.
• Working knowledge of freight routing, shipping documentation, carrier…