Lead supplier performance across cost, quality, and schedule, including development and execution of risk and mitigation plans
Own end-to-end material strategy and execution across the program lifecycle, from proposal development through delivery and contract closeout
Drive supply chain proposal activities, including basis of estimates, material pricing strategy, and alignment to price to win objectives
Serve as the primary supply chain interface across program leadership, internal stakeholders, and customers
Manage material flow across the integrated product team, ensuring on-time delivery through procurement, production, testing, and shipment
Lead supplier negotiations, including claims and requests for adjustments
Establish logistics, capacity, and supplier base strategies to support program and technology requirements
Ensure accurate financial execution, including cost estimates, estimates at completion, and support for program reviews and gate activities
Partner with Business Development and enterprise teams to support early program planning and strategic sourcing initiatives
Define material requirements including lead times, critical path, and bill of material planning to support program execution

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Demonstrated experience managing suppliers or subcontracts within a complex program environment
Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers to support program execution
Experience across supply chain functions such as procurement, material planning, production control, logistics, cost estimating, or finance
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred
Experience with SAP, Ariba, Kinaxis, or similar supply chain and planning systems
Experience with Earned Value Management or program financial management, including performance metrics and cost tracking
Technical knowledge of circuit card assemblies and related manufacturing processes, including assembly, integration, and test
Experience supporting development programs or transition to production, including material strategy and make versus buy decisions
Experience with international sourcing, subcontract management, or global business operations, including direct commercial or foreign military sales
Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition regulations such as FAR and DFARS
Experience working within an Integrated Product Team environment and leading or influencing cross functional teams
Experience supporting supplier statements of work, translating customer requirements, and managing supplier performance
Experience supporting program risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and solve complex problems
Program or Material Program Management certification or equivalent

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

supplier performance managementmaterial strategysupply chain proposal activitiesprocurementmaterial planningproduction controllogisticscost estimatingEarned Value Managementcircuit card assemblies

Soft Skills

collaborationnegotiationproject managementanalytical skillsproblem solvingstakeholder managementleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Program Management certificationMaterial Program Management certification