RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location: 100% remote

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!

Team: Global Supply Chain

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

This person is primarily responsible for developing and negotiating terms and conditions agreements for the sector and the Northrop Grumman Enterprise.

Essential Functions

Lead Negotiator developing multifaceted Subcontract Strategic Terms and Conditions Agreements with designated suppliers at the NGAS sector level as well as Northrop Grumman Corporate Enterprise level.Team Leader coordinating Northrop Grumman’s internal group’s response to supplier’s exceptions on Terms Agreements.Develop associated workforce guidance for each term agreement.Provide Terms training to general Global Supply Chain (GSC) community.Provide input to Compliance on associated Work Instructions and processes.Effectively and efficiently communicate with greater GSC community, subject matter experts and executive leadership.Work independently while efficiently completing assigned projects.Be a subject matter expert on the Northrop Grumman Enterprise Terms and Conditions, as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).Provide support to the greater Global Supply Chain (GSC) community on Terms negotiations.Integrate with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Category Management supporting the development of long-term opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience, master's degree with at least 6 years of experience OR 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Experience must be in Supply Chain Subcontracts/Procurement/ContractsWorking knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirementsKnowledge of SAP or similar ERP purchasing system softwareExperience with MS Office suiteAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in international studies, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (MBA) with experience in USG export licenses and agreements.Experience leading a team project or process.Strong attention to detail.Experience negotiating with outside agencies.Lead Six Sigma certification.

Salary ranges will be dependent upon where the position is based and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.