Manager Programs 2 - Sensor Portfolio SMT Lead
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Please note that this opportunity
is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after
funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector
has an opening for a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team
Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in
Melbourne, Florida. The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Lead reports
to the Sensor Portfolio Lead. The candidate should have experience
managing suppliers who provide developmental hardware and software
solutions and will independently evaluate the programmatic and
technical trade space. The candidate will lead requirements
analysis, technical trade studies, manage risks, recommending down
selections, and participate in Supplier Management Team overseeing
vendor selection, procurement, and vendor oversight. Strong
critical thinking, project management, and cross project
coordination skills are required. The SMT Lead will be responsible
for: Coordinating the efforts of the SMT, including engineers, the
subcontracts administrator, supplier quality assurance
representatives, logistics engineers, schedule planner, and
cost/material planner. Earned value (EV) management of labor and
material control accounts Coordinating and managing the execution
of all phases of supplier performance, including planning,
proposals, new capability development, production, testing,
deliveries, and sustainment. Conducting or coordinating review of
supplier documentation (e.g., technical evaluations of proposals,
acceptance test procedures, cost and schedule reports, software
version description documents). Reporting supplier status to
Program Managers, GSC managers, and IPT Management. The selected
candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment
with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse
assignments, within a collaborative team setting across all levels
of the organization. Manage supplier requests for waivers,
deviations, and discrepancy reporting process Verify that End Item
Data Packages (EIDPs) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List
(SDRLs) items are reviewed and dispositioned Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9
years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree
and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related
experience as defined below Related experience includes
professional and/or military experience to include a background in
project management, program management, engineering and engineering
leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management
related functions Prior Project and/or Program Management
experience on a developmental contract Your ability to transfer and
maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (DoD
must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any
program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable
period of time, as determined by the company Preferred
Qualifications Experience managing suppliers as part of a
government/DOD developmental contract Experience with T&M,
CPFF, FFP contract types Requirements development/flow down
Technical evaluations of proposals CAM/EV training Repair
management, DMSMS evaluations, MRP requirements Experience in
supplier statement of work generation AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary
Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00 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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