Nicole Green
Woodland Hills
Summary
Strategic and operational leader with 20+ years of experience supporting senior executives in complex, high-stakes environments across aerospace, defense, and government affairs. Proven ability to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—driving organizational alignment, leading cross-functional initiatives, and establishing operational cadence for large, matrixed teams.
Trusted advisor to executive leadership with deep expertise in executive communications, business rhythm design, stakeholder integration, and scaling organizations. Known for synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable direction while leading high-impact initiatives from concept through execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager, Global Supply Chain
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
02.2026 - Current
- Lead a team of 15 professionals supporting complex supplier portfolios and strategic programs within a fast-paced aerospace environment. Responsible for scaling a newly structured organization, driving operational alignment, and executing high-impact cross-functional initiatives.
- Serve as a strategic partner to program leadership, aligning supply chain execution with broader business objectives across engineering, program management, finance, and legal
- Lead organizational build-out and scaling efforts, establishing structure, workflows, and governance for a newly formed team
- Oversee complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across 13+ suppliers, ensuring alignment, execution, and risk mitigation across programs
- Drive cross-functional integration by designing processes that improve communication flow, decision-making, and execution across teams
- Translate complex contractual, financial, and operational data into executive-level insights and recommendations
- Implement systems-thinking approaches to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the organization
- Manage high-visibility, time-sensitive projects requiring coordination across internal and external stakeholders
Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo
10.2020 - 02.2026
- Managed complex subcontract portfolios supporting major defense programs, operating in highly ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
- Led end-to-end execution of complex supplier engagements, including strategy development, negotiation, and performance management
- Partnered cross-functionally with engineering, program management, finance, and legal to align priorities and drive execution
- Created and implemented new processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational clarity in evolving program environments
- Synthesized complex technical, financial, and contractual information into clear recommendations for leadership decision-making
- Supported high-impact initiatives requiring coordination across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Finance Manager
Amgen
Thousand Oaks
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Developed budgets and forecasts to guide strategic financial planning.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Sr. Principal Project Planning Rep
Lockheed Martin Government Affairs
Alexandria
08.2005 - 10.2020
- Provided direct operational and strategic support to senior executive leadership within Government Affairs, partnering closely with the SVP Chief of Staff and Director of Operations. Functioned in a Chief of Staff–like capacity, driving executive operations, strategic planning, and organizational alignment.
- Supported executive leadership in managing a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders
- Crafted executive-level presentations and briefings for senior leadership, distilling complex policy, operational, and business topics into clear, actionable messaging
- Planned and executed All Hands meetings, leadership offsites, and executive forums, including agenda development, content creation, and follow-through on action items
- Established and maintained operational cadence for leadership engagement, ensuring consistent communication and alignment across the organization
- Coordinated complex operational planning efforts across Government Affairs, integrating inputs from multiple teams and stakeholders
- Acted as a central point of coordination for executive communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timeliness
- Supported cross-functional collaboration between Government Affairs, business units, and executive leadership
- Maintained strict confidentiality and discretion while managing sensitive executive-level information and initiatives
Education
Master of Science - Communication Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 04.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - English And Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 09.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
- Executive Advisory & Chief of Staff Functions
- Strategic Planning & Business Rhythm (QBRs, All Hands, Offsites)
- Cross-Functional Integration & Stakeholder Alignment
- Executive Communications & Board-Level Presentations
- Operational Cadence & Governance Structures
- Complex Program & Initiative Leadership
- Organizational Design & Scaling Operations
- Systems Thinking & Process Development
- Emotional Intelligence & Confidential Executive Support
Timeline
Manager, Global Supply Chain
Northrop Grumman
02.2026 - Current
Finance Manager
Amgen
07.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Communication Management
Syracuse University
04.2022 - 06.2024
Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator
Northrop Grumman
10.2020 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - English And Writing
Liberty University
09.2018 - 06.2022
Sr. Principal Project Planning Rep
Lockheed Martin Government Affairs
08.2005 - 10.2020