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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. The Defense Systems Sector Digital Transformation team seeks a Digital Supply Chain Core Functional Lead (CFL) to support the development of future digital supply chain capabilities for the sector and support the enterprise as part of the newly formed corporate Digital Transformation Office (DTO). The selected candidate will support the development of a portfolio of next-generation enterprise Digital Supply Chain capabilities. These capabilities will drive enhanced collaboration with program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, sustainment and supply chain. The candidate will also help shape Defense Systems' Digital Supply Chain strategy and lead projects that deploy our next-generation Digital Supply Chain capabilities to sites throughout Defense Systems. The primary location for this position is McLean, Virginia but the selected candidate can work on-site at one of our major Northrop Grumman sites such as (Linthicum, MD, Huntsville, AL, Elkton, MD, Plymouth, MN, Orlando, FL Roy, UT, Rocket Center, WV, Plymouth, MN, Mesa, AZ, Redondo Beach, CA, Northridge, CA, Warner Robins, GA, Lake Charles, LA).
This position reports to the Defense Systems Sector Director of Digital Transformation and will be matrixed to the Defense Systems Vice President of Global Supply Chain. The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Work with the Defense Systems Sector Vice President of Global Supply Chain and operating divisions to incorporate digital supply chain capabilities into functional roadmaps, improvement plans, policies and technical talent needs.
* Identify the right digital supply chain processes and tools to use to solve our Defense Systems programs challenges
* Help teams implement digital supply chain processes.
* Oversee the performance of geographically separated teams and work effectively with cross-functional and cross-sector individuals within those teams
* Consult with teams and stakeholders, including direct participation in working sessions, to provide guidance, and help them work through challenges related to adopting digital supply chain solutions
* Some program staff are new to Digital Supply Chain, and you'll help them get up to speed and become effective practitioners
* Develop and summarize status, data and metrics to support project reviews with the DTO and Defense Systems senior leadership
* Provide informal training on digital supply chain processes and tools
* Develop and maintain the DTO digital supply chain vision and roadmaps for Defense Systems
* Define a common baseline enterprise change management approach for deploying the candidate's digital capability portfolio

Functional management responsibility (staffing, career development, performance reviews, etc) for 3-5 DS sector global supply chain staff that support various Digital Transformation projects
Basic Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience or a Master's degree or higher and at least 8 years of experience supporting execution of technical projects, captures, or functional teams

Ability to travel to other Northrop Grumman sites at least 25% of the time
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in a supply chain leadership role with demonstrated ability to integrate cross functional teams
* Experience configuring, integrating, and deploying commercial software solutions and tool-to-tool interfaces to enable digital supply chain execution within a product development lifecycle
* Ability to coach others throughout the organization to manage key elements of the transformation
* Experience with agile execution and common tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, Excel
* Diverse supply chain experience supporting capture (proposal, capture, BD), program, or functional execution throughout the product life cycle (Design, Build, Sustain) for various program types (Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M) and beyond. Experience managing project execution (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, resource management/staffing), and reporting status.
* Ability to roll-up sleeves to design digital solutions, deploy/implement solutions, and clearly communicate value
* Experience communicating detailed information quickly and easily to functional and program leadership
* Builds and manages key stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence (sector and enterprise functional leadership, programs, divisions, peers and customers, without direct authority. An effective communicator at various levels. Acts as a change champion to inspire and excite workforce to adopt DT solutions
* Builds followership; Build and lead a high performing, diverse team to successfully execute throughout your Sector. Identify program "change agents" to maximize digital solution adoption.
* Ability to develop sector, or program-wide objectives, strategies or roadmaps and communicate the strategic development and implementation plan.
* Ability to identify new opportunities and apply emerging technologies to the portfolio enabling Supply Chain efficiency throughout the Enterprise. Collaborate with peer CFL's at each Sector to influence supplier development strategies to enable and accelerate Digital Transformation.
* Understanding of various indirect project types and funding processes - Capital, NCTA, IRAD, Overhead
* Understanding and experience with Organizational Change Management and driving business change
* Understanding of the Sector functional priorities and how digital transformation solutions can be applied to meet the Sector's strategic objectives. Ability to develop strategic roadmaps including plans to incorporate new/emerging technologies and drive the develop and plan investments required to meet the roadmap
* Experience leading cross-functional teams
* Systems design skills/systems thinker - demonstrated experience applying systems thinking skills and systems engineering techniques to meet complex system requirements
* Active Top Secret security clearance
Salary Range: $141,800 - $259,900
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.