Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 currently seeking a Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist in our Supply Chain department. The position is located at our in Elkton, MD location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Job Summary

The Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. The position will own and coordinate activities in support of material requirements, material cost accounting, and supplier management on an assigned program. Further, this position will promote a focus on safety and employee Lean/PES/Six Sigma tools throughout program planning and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Stakeholder Leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program and Supply Chain (buyers, planners, subcontracts, scheduling, logistics, production control, customers, and suppliers).Represent Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and leadership briefings, internal and external. Identify and mitigate program risks related to material requirements across all phases (development, production, sustainment, and retirement).
• Material Management & Planning
• Prepare and execute Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supply strategies. Support bill of material (BOM) completion, including part definition, scrap/yield analysis, and order policies. Maintain line of balance and align supplier deliveries to the production schedule, ensuring 100% material availability and managing obsolescence risk. Own program materials through acceptance.
• Supplier Management
• Develop supply chain strategy, including supplier development, risk management, secondary sources, and buffer/safety stocks. Support vendor assessments and implement supplier performance management practices (business reviews, scorecards, surveys, and operational assessments).
• Materials Finance & Forecasting
• Develop and maintain monthly material sales forecasts and provide weekly status on forecasted material sales. Support billing/invoice resolution and IWO processes to ensure accurate forecasts and ETC for select programs. Act as SME for month‑end material forecast and ETC deliverables; provide Sales & Operations materials watch‑list input, comparing to program forecasts and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Financial Management & CAM Support
• Lead financial forecasting for materials and GSC scope, partnering closely with Business Management and Finance.. Provide regular program status reporting on materials and GSC performance, including cost, schedule, risk, and recovery actions.. Act as or support the Control Account Manager (CAM) for GSC, when assigned, including EVMS responsibilities (e.g., variance analysis, ETC/EAC inputs).

Additional information

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, 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. #NGSkills

This position will be filled at either the Sr. Principal or Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist level based on the selected candidate's specific skills and qualifications.

Basic Qualifications Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a minimum of 9 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience managing programs, subcontracts, materials, and/or services.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, financial systems, FAR, and ITAR
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Must have a minimum of 11 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or a Masters degree with 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Preferred Requirements both levels

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Aerospace and/or DoD experience

Additional information

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range

$87,000.00 - $130,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.