Supply Chain Small Business Liaison Officer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/SR Principal Supply Chain Small Business Liaison to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position may be located in Redondo Beach, California or Melbourne, Florida.

 

About this Role:

Responsible for processes and activities within Global Supplier Diversity Programs (GSDP) including regulatory compliance, systems and technology, data analytics and performance, and supply base diversity. Manages, develops and supports Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector strategic direction with tactical execution of governance (policy, procedure, processes, etc.), priorities, initiatives and related activities. Interfaces and supports procurement buyers and subcontracts managers, GSC leadership and Corporate/Sector leadership. Possesses strong communication skills, analytic and data-driven and creative problem-solving abilities. Able to work in fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities and strives for continuous improvement and personal development.

 

Essential Function:

• Outstanding analytical and communication skills are essential. 

• Review, prepare and monitor Small Business Subcontracting Plans. 

• Prepare and analyze monthly metric reporting. 

• Conduct annual and periodic Global Supplier Diversity training for AS sector Contract Administrators, Buyers/SCA and others, as required by statutory requirements. 

• Prepare semi-annual government ISRs/SF294s SSRs/SF295s (and other reports, as required) with timely reporting

• Assist in compliance reviews with Defense Contract Management Agency and Small Business Administration. 

• Assist current and new suppliers with doing business with Northrop Grumman, problem-solving, submitting data. 

• Support GSDPs including act as AS sector representative for various local and regional trade conferences; participate in trade shows, conferences and meetings as required.

• Procurement experience and/or accounting background preferred.   

 

This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.

 

Basic Qualifications (level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in business or supply chain OR a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in business or supply chain OR a minimum of 9 years’ experience in business or supply chain may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Knowledge of small business rules related to small business utilization

• Professional relationship development with management, vendors, subcontractors, and customers

• Strong data analytics and reporting

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Suite Applications

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications (level 4):

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in business or supply chain OR a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in business or supply chain OR a minimum of 12 years’ experience in business or supply chain may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Knowledge of small