Manager Supply Chain - R102185903

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Travel:
Yes, 10% 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 is seeking a Manager, Global Supply Chain 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business. The successful candidate will manage a team of professionals on the Compliance Operations & PrOP team in Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and will be responsible for compliance‑related operations, including policies and procedures, compliance with government and internal audits, process improvement, change management of Enterprise GSC Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), including standard terms and conditions and corporate forms and templates, and leadership of several compliance‑related Enterprise working groups.

This individual will also provide compliance support to the entire GSC organization, review and approve modifications to procedures, support the workforce development team with compliance‑related guidance, support internal GSC communications and external Supplier communications, and interface with Supply Chain Management personnel at all levels to ensure success of GSC Compliance in all Sectors.

• Lead and manage a team of Compliance professionals, including performance monitoring, quarterly connections, career development, goal setting, and compensation decisions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, terms and conditions, and best practices to identify workforce development needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels, including Executive Leadership and the Enterprise GSC Compliance Leadership Council (CLC).
• Develop and deliver training to ensure compliance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and manage Enterprise GSC compliance‑related initiatives.
• Support internal GSC communications and external Supplier communications.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• In‑depth understanding of Supply Chain Procurement / Subcontract process.
• Significant understanding of US Government and Commercial subcontracting.
• Experience in SharePoint and Microsoft Word tools.
• Experience with internal Procurement / Subcontract package audits.
• Experience working with a company’s supply chain policies and procedures and/or terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with US Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits.
• Experience working collaboratively leading cross‑functional teams.

• Demonstrated excellence in people leadership skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Terms and Conditions and FAR/DFARS related policies and procedures.
• Experience working with Northrop Grumman’s GSC Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), and related Forms and Templates.
• Experience in developing tools, managing webpages, and driving digital transformation.
• Experience in US Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits.
• In‑depth working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and general contract law principles.