Supplier Program Manager I with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you looking to use your technical and leadership skills at the program level to enable and ensure supply chain success in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! Staffed out of supply chain, and assigned to a program or proposal, Subcontract Program Managers (SPM) are the primary technical experts within Supply Chain. As the SPM on a program, you will be responsible for the cost, technical and schedule planning and success of multiple subcontracts and major procurements for the program. You will ensure timely and accurate completion of all technical requirements documentation, an adequate labor and non-labor budget, and an achievable plan to meet the program mission. Collaborating with assigned Supply Chain Subcontract Leads, the Program Office, Engineering, Operations and Business Management you will develop and install the program budget & schedule for these larger procurements and then facilitate execution within that plan. You will consolidate and capture subcontract risks at the program level, mitigating and resolving as necessary to ensure internal and external work products meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. You will be the primary technical and programmatic voice in developing supplier requirements and evaluating supplier proposals, and, as required, the focal point for development and communication of negotiating targets to the Subcontract Leads. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: Create the Program-level Subcontract Management Plan, including strategy, structure, roles reporting responsibilities, and communication plan
Lead, programmatic and technical meetings with the subcontractors
May be delegated Control Account Manager responsibilities from Program Manager
May be responsible for make / buy assessments
May be assigned as the Subcontract Program Manager for a given, large and/or complex subcontract - executing the role of Program Manager for the given subcontract
Responsible for the coordination between supply chain and the program, ensuring supply chain personnel responsible for supplier performance execute to their schedules and deliver on milestones
If assigned to a platform, product line, BU or product support team, collaborate and communicate potential long-term investment strategies to reduce lead-time and cost
Identify and coordinate the need for alternate/additional sources to the program and engineering to improve competition and leverage - be the supply chain architect on the proposal or program, delivering a competitive, capable, compliant program supply base
Articulate and communicate subcontract and major procurement status, risk & opportunity management, and issues with corresponding recovery plans to all stakeholders
Develop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontract
Within proposal or program setting, lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments and Basis of Estimate requirements and supporting strategies on behalf of supply chain
Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors, providing program updates, needs and status, requesting and communicating program-driven changes and needs
Provide supply chain strategy and status to external customers
As required, track and coordinate EVM metrics to all stakeholders
Ensure subcontract management teams are staffed to requirement needs
Ensure problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner as the liaison between SCM and the program Additional SPM proposal/pursuit responsibilities
Identification of potential sources of supply
Development of source selection strategy, criteria and planning, including participation in Make / Buy assessments
Develop and document labor and non-labor program Basis of Estimates associated with subcontracts and major procurements
Develop program/technical requirements documents
Support technical evaluation of proposals for content and quality
Lead the development of source selection plans, communicate and justify results to program leadership
Provide subcontractor and critical supplier related input into customer proposal
Ensure subcontractors' milestone payment plans are aligned with program expectations, budget and plans
Develop preliminary Subcontract Management Team for successful new program start-up Must-haves: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Experience managing programs
Experience working in aircraft, aerospace, electronics, software and/or other high tech industries
Knowledge of program management and subcontract management techniques including thorough knowledge of cost & schedule analysis and earned value management
Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools
The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Preferred: Typically, 2-4 years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Technical understanding, with a Technical degree preferred
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Ability to influence all levels of the organization
Knowledge of program management and subcontract management techniques including thorough knowledge of cost & schedule analysis and earned value management
Experience managing risk and opportunities
Experience managing complex subcontractors
Approximately 25% travel, on average, with extensive travel from time to time Estimated Starting Salary Range: $104,827.91 - $144,138.38. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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