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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be 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 Global Supply Chain (GSC), Goods Movement & Logistics has an opening for a Traffic Administration Manager 3 (Senior Manager) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in El Segundo or Palmdale . This position reports to the GSC Sector Logistics Director for the Aeronautics Systems Sector and will be responsible for Domestic and International (Import/Export) operations in support of all programs and sites across the sector, such as oversight of planning, scheduling and routing of inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight, using knowledge of postal regulations, tariffs, and company policy. Additionally, leading an organization which oversees scheduling with carriers, reconciling freight bills, preparing and negotiating claims, and selection or recommendations of carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material. They will conduct research on transportation methods, rates, and routes, developing programs to audit and monitor carrier rates and charges and conducting evaluations of past performance and cost of transportation for the Sector, with a focus on sustaining and improving affordability, operational efficiency and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Candidate responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization, exhibiting end-to-end supply chain competence. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80* work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. Roles and Responsibilities Accountable for domestic and international traffic operations across the sector, acting as the escalation path to address issues in program execution related to the GM&L Traffic operations, ensuring mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any risks related to GM&L’s execution Lead managers and individual contributors who are responsible for supporting all sites, programs and product line goals and objectives through accurate tracking, reporting and problem‑resolution related to domestic and international traffic Support the Enterprise/Corporate GSC Transportation and Logistics (TL) Community of Practice (CoP) and Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives, leading initiatives/strategies to drive improved efficiency and cost reductions Develop and Drive strategy for Logistics Traffic operations that align with organizational goals, ensuring supply chain processes are optimized to support business growth, operational excellence and customer satisfaction Collaborate closely with Goods Movement, International Trade Compliance (ITC), Logistics Service Providers (LSP), and other key functions to ensure alignment, prioritize resource deployment, and deliver on program commitments Serve as a key liaison with internal customers and executive leadership. Communicate strategic plans and operational performance effectively and transparently Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external customers, including local, state, federal, and international agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in support of Aeronautics Sector objectives Cultivate a high‑performing engaged culture by modeling respect, ownership and joint accountability, while fostering empowerment and promoting straight talk across all levels of the organization Provide mentorship, coaching, and succession planning to ensure leadership readiness across the organization, training and guiding employees to ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman Leadership Values and Behaviors Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Project Management, Business Management, operations OR a Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 10 years of experience Must have 4 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects Must have Supply Chain with Traffic or Shipping or Warehousing experience Active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications Experience with International Trade Compliance Licensed Customer Broker Ability to prepare and present executive‑level presentations Experience leading teams in a virtual or geographically dispersed environment Experience as an accomplished problem‑solver and change‑agent whose unique mix of technical and business expertise lends itself to developing innovative Supply Chain strategies Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $145,500.00 - $210,700.00. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman

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