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Supply Chain Business Operations Specialist (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman

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Logistics
Young, AZ (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is evolving its digital culture to harness integrated digital technologies to deliver solutions with the speed, agility and affordability that our customers require. Our vision is to advance a digital culture to empower employees to drive agility, speed and affordability for evolving customer missions. We are implementing a Digital Transformation across the sector and enterprise which will enable us to achieve faster product and service acquisition timelines, better access to data by engineers and manufacturers, and actionable, reusable information for decision makers at all levels.

This will be a remote position geographically located to align with strategic NGDS sites across the US. Primary responsibilities include invoicing, Transportation and Logistics, Supplier Onboarding, and Supply Chain Risk. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with Ryder preferred.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for processes and activities within supply chain related operations and/or compliance such as regulatory compliance, systems and technology, data analytics and performance, international supply chain and operations
  • Manages, develops or supports strategic direction and tactical execution of governance (policy, procedure, processes, etc.), priorities, initiatives and related activities
  • Supplier Administration
  • Supplier Risk Management
  • Transportation and Logistics support
  • Support development and execution of solutions for digitalizing supply chain across the enterprise, including contributing to:
    • Solution Requirements Definition
    • Source Selection and Solution Development
    • Solution Training, Pilot and Scale
  • Support Sector digital transformation activities, including engagement with capture teams, divisions and programs to strategize on pilots, pathfinders and adoption
  • Role model cultural and Agile best practices, and drive openness to external perspectives
  • Operate in the gray and be comfortable with ambiguity
  • Take the big picture and distill down to executable actions
  • Partner and align with leaders cross-functionally on strategy


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience, Master's degree with 2 years' experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 9 years' of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Organization Effectiveness, Project Management, Training or related industry experience
  • In-depth understanding of Supply Chain Procurement / Subcontract process
  • Significant understanding of US Government and non-US Government / Commercial contracting
  • Ability to couple specific expertise and enterprise mindset to drive a best-in-class enterprise future state
  • Record of collaborating across organizational boundaries to understand best practices or to share learnings from local initiatives
  • Ability to travel to other Northrop Grumman sites up to 10% of the time


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience executing in an environment that leveraged advanced digital tools and capabilities
  • Understanding of:
    • The internal organization and culture
    • Digital trends and developments that are impacting Supply Chain and the industry more broadly
    • The competitive landscape, market trends, and stakeholder needs
  • Ability to coach others throughout the organization to manage key elements of the transformation


Primary Level Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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