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.

INTRODUCTION FOR MISSION SYSTEMS

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Logistics and Procurement Manager 1 to lead a team of highly skilled Logistics and Procurement professionals supporting cutting-edge defense and security system programs. This role combines hands-on leadership with functional people management, contributing directly to mission-critical programs while developing and supporting our team members.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience, or 10 years of progressive related experience would be considered with a High School Diploma. (An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
• 1+ year of experience leading projects or teams with cost and schedule accountability.
• Experience with IT Procurement
• Experience with Warehouse Operations
• Experience with Shipping Operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior success in recruiting, leading, and developing teams.
• Strong background in Information Systems management.
• Extensive asset and financial management.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems.
• Current DoD 8140 certification equivalent to 8570 IAT Level II or higher desired (example: Security+ CE)
  Primary Level Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00
  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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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

Team Leadership & Functional Management (20%)

• Support staffing strategy and requisition planning in collaboration with hiring teams.
• Conduct candidate selection, conduct interviews, and approve hiring decisions.
• Manage career development, goal-setting, performance reviews, and merit planning for direct reports.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and discipline when needed, to support team growth and performance.
• Facilitate access to tools, hardware, and resources needed for employee success.
• Deliver regular organizational updates and represent leadership across programs and teams.

Technical Program Support (80%)

• Manages the administration of IT inventory, asset management, and technical service contracts
• Maintains and manages software license information and updates
• Provides oversight of warehouse operations
• Responsible for providing asset information and managing the physical inventory control
• Manages the storage and shipping processes to ensure timely delivery and compliance with all regulatory standards
• Executes purchase requests, shipping requests, storage, and distribution of IT hardware
• Manages supply chain relations between stakeholders, value added resellers, and manufacturers
• Coordinates with Procurement on receipt of purchase orders, invoice processing and reconciles changes in inventory.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic purchasing plans
• Reports status of purchase approvals, prioritized purchases, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) reports, and inventory
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and inventory control.