Sr. Principal Supplier Performance Specialist

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Supplier Performance Specialist located onsite in ? Dulles, VA , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Supplier Performance Specialist (SPS) is responsible for measuring, analyzing and managing the performance of critical and non-critical suppliers in an effort to reduce cost, alleviate risk and drive continuous improvement. In addition, the SPS shall be a lead for the integrated product team (IPT) for a given product line. The SPS shall be accountable through the Global Supply Chain Program Management team to the program office for the schedule performance, risk mitigation and failure resolution and business relations with his/her assigned suppliers. He/she will be responsible for the overall management of the performance of the assigned suppliers. The SPS shall be responsible for the coordination of all internal matters in order to preclude redundant or ambiguous communication with, or direction to his/her assigned suppliers. SPS are not warranted by the company to provide any contractual direction to the suppliers. This role serves as the primary interface between the Global Supply Chain Organization and key component supplier partners located in Dulles, VA, and the greater DC/Maryland/Virginia area. The position is based onsite at our Dulles, VA office and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Frequent local supplier partner site visits are required to monitor progress, attend reviews, and participate in meetings. Additionally, up to 25% travel beyond the local region is required for other supplier partner visits, all-hands meetings, etc. Relocation assistance will not be offered for this position. Job duties: Supplier Performance Management to ensure the supplier provides a quality product, delivers on time to the contractual need date, and tracks delivery of hardware from award through green tag. This position does not have a Delegation of Procurement Authority. Any and all contractual directions must be handled by the designated Subcontract Administrator. Supplier Meetings: Will coordinate, attend and lead all Supplier Meetings as it relates to non-contractual direction. Facilitate the MRB/FRB activities with Suppliers. If a supplier is late on delivery, will work with supplier to develop a recovery plan. Program Status: Responsible for providing weekly program status based on supplier’s components, including attending internal program status meetings. Subcontract Data Requirement List (SDRL) Management, includes tracking of due SDRLs from suppliers, receipt, disposition and communication of disposition with supplier. Reviews Supplier’s Statement of Work (SOW) Development and Identification of alternative sources. SPS will have a knowledge of the market space for a given product line, including supplier fact finding trips and supplier capabilities assessment. Supplier Scorecards: Responsible for providing quarterly supplier scorecards to suppliers, including discussions/mitigation plan for any late deliveries. Coordinates with internal technical team to resolve supplier issues. Coordinates with Subcontract Administrator for any negotiations and/or contractual modifications. Key Performance Indicators: Responsible for Supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) metric. Conducting onsite visits to Northrop Grumman supplier sites based on business needs. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, and/or supplier performance experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, and/or supplier performance. Ability to travel at least 25% of time Preferred Qualifications: Aerospace experience Experience with Key Performance Indicators Experience with Supplier Scorecards Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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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