Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2) to support on-site at our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.
Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!
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Job Duties:

Identify raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules

* Generate purchase requisitions to support future build needs

* Track material quality and initiate actions to extend or eliminate expiring material

* Coordinate material movement between warehouse and production areas

* Coordinate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate quantities of materials are always on hand

* Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process

* Able to plan and prioritize material resources to ensure Operations needs are met

* Able to resolve complex issues in a creative, analytical manner

* Has strong organizational and interpersonal skills

* Can help identify risks and determine mitigation strategies and has a mindset of continual improvement

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2):

This role places a strong emphasis on skills and experience. Candidates will be evaluated based on one of the following qualifications: a high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 4 years of experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment or a related sector; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting or a similar field; or a master's degree with no required experience, also ideally in a manufacturing facility or a related area.

* MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, production control and manufacture of products

* Experience with raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules

* Experience with purchase requisitions

* DoD US Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $62,200 - $93,400
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.