Manager Supply Chain 1
Northrop Grumman
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Baltimore, MD · $105k–$158k a year · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Manager of Supply Chain I with experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector supporting the MSTS Division, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Supply Chain & Subcontract Execution- Own the end-to-end material and subcontract strategy for operating unit component (development, qualification, and production).
Supplier Performance & SMT Leadership - Supplier Performance & SMT Leadership - Lead the cross-functional Supplier Management Team (SMT) for mission needs.
Engineering Qualification & Lifecycle Management - Manage qualification subcontracts and engineering‑intensive qualification efforts for avionics hardware.
Financial Management & Reporting - Own financial forecasting and cost tracking for mission material and subcontract content.
Capture & Continuous Improvement - Support mission and related capture/proposal efforts (BOEs, material forecasts, risk assessments, make/buy, supplier strategies).
#MPR #GSCCMP
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of combined experience in supply chain, program management, procurement, purchasing, or closely related roles.
Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, in addition to Excel, PowerPoint, & MS Project
1+ years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Special Program Access
Risk mitigation experience
Negotiating experience with contract in excess of $25 million
Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00
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.