Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Are you looking for a challenge where you can push yourself, own complex problems, and make a visible impact every day? We are seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to lead end‑to‑end material and financial planning in support of complex, high‑visibility programs.

This role operates in a highly dynamic and is ideal for a high performer who thrives on solving hard problems, driving results, and continuously improving how we operate. You will partner closely with Program Management, Business Management, Contracts, Operations, and Global Supply Chain to ensure material readiness, support program schedules, and align supply chain execution with cost and contractual requirements.

This position supports the Radar Advanced Product Families Operating Unit within the Global Mission Solutions Business Unit located in Baltimore, MD. This role requires on site presence multiple days a week.

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Basic Qualifications – Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, operations an/or business, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, operations and/or business, or High school diploma or GED with at least 9+ years of experience in supply chain, contracts, operations and/ or business.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with expertise in MS Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• SAP experience or other ERP systems.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications – Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

• Previous experience with Contract Award planning
• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification or equivalent internal qualification.
• Experience with Federal and Defense contracting requirements, including ITAR, DOS licenses, FAR, and DFARS.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.