RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 is looking for a Proposals Material Program Manager that is responsible and accountable for the proposal scope in Global Supply Chain (material & labor estimation). This position reports within Global Supply Chain. The Proposals Material Program Manager is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. This role will support Bid & Proposal activities across the suite of Advanced Weapons Business Unit programs.

This opportunity is full-time onsite in Northridge, California.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates SCM cost volume activities; compiles subcontract cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
• Reviews and understands the statement of work and bill of materials
• Develops necessary subcontractor solicitation requirements and instructions and supports proposal evaluation
• Submits requests for sector GSC price estimating support
• Responsible for creating Supply Chain Management labor/material BOEs
• Identifies proposal risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements
• Supports pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Provides the linkage(s) between customer, subcontractor, program management, and internal support functions
• Responsible for responding to material-relevant customer Requests for Information (RFIs) and coordinating and reviewing subcontractor RFI responses for completeness

Level 2 Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 3+ years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management, OR a Master’s degree AND 1+ years of experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management (Preferred – A&D industry experience)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and work with speed and agility to drive tasks to completion
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Intermediate user with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Material Program Management and/or Supply Chain Management experience working on prime defense programs
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong Program and Budget Management skills
• Experience using MS Office suite and various MRP/ERP systems (Preferred - Deltek Costpoint)
• Must be able to travel as required (up to 5% of the time)

Level 2 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in bidding to different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M)
• Working Knowledge of FAR, DFARs and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals
• Experience in creating priced proposal BOMs, supply chain labor BOEs, and risks/opportunities
• Experience in proposal analysis and negotiation of major subcontracts
• Ability to obtain DOD secret clearance

Level 3 Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 6+ years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management, OR a Master’s degree AND 3+ years of experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management (Preferred – A&D industry experience)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and work with speed and agility to drive tasks to completion
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Experience using MS Office suite and various MRP/ERP systems (Preferred - Deltek Costpoint)
• Must be able to travel as required (up to 5% of the time)

Level 3 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in bidding to different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M)
• Working Knowledge of FAR, DFARs and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals
• Experience in creating priced proposal BOMs, supply chain labor BOEs, and risks/opportunities
• Experience in proposal analysis and negotiation of major subcontracts
• An active DOD secret clearance

Traits to be Successful:

• Capable of influencing senior leadership, proposal leadership, and proposal teams to ensure proposals are current, accurate, complete, and reasonable
• Ability to create professional work products and maintain organization in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Ability to think both strategically and develop detailed execution plans
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement, inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership as well as domestic and international government customers.

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.  Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

 

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Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Salary Range 2: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.