Overview

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager I to leverage technical and leadership skills at the program level to ensure supply chain success in the aerospace and defense industry. Supply Chain Program Managers (SCPMs) are the primary experts for both Supply Chain Program Management and Technical responsibility of a Supplier's Statement of Work (SOW).

This role sits within the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems with end-to-end C4ISR capabilities.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Supervision

• •Supervise a team of Supply Chain Project Coordinators (SCPCs), providing daily oversight and guidance on SNC's tools, procedures, and processes.
• •Participate in and occasionally lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• •Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors to provide updates, communicate needs and status, and request program-driven changes through Supply Management.

Strategic Supply Chain Management and Planning

• •Develop the Program-level Supply Chain Management Plan, outlining supply chain strategies, reporting, and communication plan.
• •Develop a cohesive strategy for forming effective teaming within the supply chain network.
• •Develop comprehensive negotiation strategies to facilitate the formalization of strategic agreements with key suppliers.
• •Create tailored sourcing strategies that address each category's unique requirements and engage cross-functional teams in collaborative planning sessions.
• •Evaluate the performance and capabilities of current suppliers, forecast future needs, and develop negotiation strategies that promote sustained collaboration.
• •May lead make/buy assessments from a supply chain perspective.
• •May be assigned as the subcontract Program Manager for a large or complex subcontract.
• •Identify and coordinate the need for alternate or additional sources to enhance competition and leverage.
• •Lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) strategies in support of proposals and new pursuits.
• •Provide supply chain strategy and status to internal and external customers.
• •Support Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) efforts, including implementing Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programs.
• •Support department goals, objectives, and supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, negotiations, and purchase requisition processing time.

Supply Chain Communication and Coordination

• •Act as the liaison between the Supply Chain management team and the program to ensure alignment of prime requirements (CDRLs to SDRLs) and timely resolution of problems.
• •Initiate the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process by developing the Material and Service Request (MSR) or Advanced Purchase Requisition (APL).
• •Create and update Supply Chain Program Review Charts and dashboards highlighting cost, technical, and schedule performance.
• •Coordinate between supply chain teams to ensure timely schedules and milestone delivery.
• •Communicate supply chain status, identify and manage risk and opportunity.
• •Champion and present status of recovery plans to all stakeholders.

Program Management and Control Account

• •Manage the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of supply chain for a given proposal or program.
• •Track progress against the Supply Chain schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations.
• •Lead the development of Supplier/Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), SDRLs, and other requirements flow downs.
• •Identify potential risks within program specific supply chain and present mitigation plans.
• •May be delegated Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities, requiring SNC's CAM Certification.
• •Use Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance.
• •Monitor actual costs against budgeted costs and report variances.
• •Calculate, track, and report key EVM metrics such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• •Prepare regular status reports on cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• •Analyze causes behind significant variances from planned values and recommend corrective actions.

Proposal and Pursuit Responsibilities

• •Identify potential supply sources to mitigate risks, identify opportunities, and meet program objectives.
• •Develop source selection strategies, criteria, and planning, including participation in Make/Buy assessments.
• •Create and document labor and non-labor Basis of Estimates (BOE).
• •Develop program and technical requirements documents.
• •Support technical evaluation of proposals for content and quality.
• •Lead or support the development of source selection plans and present business cases to Program Management and Supply Chain Leadership.
• •Provide subcontractor and critical procurement-related input into customer proposals.
• •Ensure subcontractors' milestone payment plans align with program expectations, budget, and schedules.
• •Develop a preliminary Supply Chain Management Plan that includes resources for successful new program start-up.

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in a Technical or Engineering concentration; in the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• •7+ years of experience in operations or a related area.
• •Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract management principles.
• •Experience in multiple phases of product cycle including prototyping, development, qualification, certification, LRIP, FRP, and Sustainment.
• •Working knowledge of Program Management.
• •Background in Program Financial Management.
• •Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace and Defense sectors, including defense, aircraft, and aerospace; experience with electronics, software, and other high-tech commodities.
• •Understanding of Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives, including Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies.
• •Working knowledge of at least 2 of the following: Risk and Opportunity Management, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Material Sale Forecasts, ERP/MRP systems, Gate Reviews.
• •Proficiency in oral and written communication with ability to present in front of groups.
• •Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; ability to perform data analytics for trend analysis.
• •Ability to manage financials for non-labor items and present results to upper management.
• •Ability to travel 25% of the time on average, with extensive travel from time to time.
• •Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Master's degree in a relevant field.
• •Professional certification such as CPSM, PMP, or applicable Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications.
• •Technical or Engineering degree.
• •Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management.
• •Understanding of FAA Regulations, AS9100, Cyber Security, and other industry requirements.
• •Ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• •Certification by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).
• •Experience working in Ivalua (Source-to-Pay), CostPoint, or other MRP/ERP systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• •Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22, varying based on skills, experience, and location.
• •Annual incentive pay based upon performance.
• •Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Security Clearance Notice

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.