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Manager Subcontract Programs 3
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Texas-Bertram
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Subcontract Programs 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Bertram, Texas. Remote work is not available. In this job, you will: • Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities, ensuring milestones are met, and objectives are achieved • Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance • Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy • Drive resolution of technical issues in collaboration with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders • Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to internal teams, ensuring leadership and stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and solutions • Manage and oversee proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis to align with program requirements. • Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits as needed to ensure program compliance, facilitate collaboration, and drive issue resolution • Work in a fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs This role requires a leadership mindset, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Basic Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in a technical field or engineering and project management, OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in a technical field or engineering and project management. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree • Must have experience with Microsoft Project and IMS Logic • Must have material requirements planning and/or advanced planning experience • Must have experience with complex machined parts including welding and special processes • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time Preferred Requirements: • Capability to read technical drawings and documents • Understanding of hardware, material requirements, and critical suppliers for solid rocket motors • High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems • Ability to communicate complex technical information internal customers • Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR) • Demonstrated exp