Manager III – Ground Systems and Services Integrated Supply Chain

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

10d•$138,267 - $235,053•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager III – Ground Systems and Services Integrated Supply Chain leads the Supply Chain relationship with the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The role ensures supply chain requirements across the SBU’s programs and pursuits are understood, staffed, and addressed to meet or exceed program expectations. It develops strategic supply chain partnership and performance from proposal and capture through sustainment, across a portfolio of moderate- to high-complexity programs. This position leads supply chain professionals and partners with the SBU and peers across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, the Program Management Office, ITS, and Operations. It develops and executes acquisition, proposal, subcontract, supplier-engagement, and continuous-improvement strategies; oversees proposal inputs and supplier performance; manages risks and opportunities; and provides leadership with status, planning, and financial forecasting. The role also handles staffing, employee development, performance, budgets, safety, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance. The position is matrixed, functionally reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, with dotted-line accountability to the Vice President and General Manager of the GSS SBU. It requires regular on-site work at the primary location at least three days each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor; travel and local commuting between company campuses or other locations may be required. The role may be eligible for short-term incentive compensation, subject to business performance and management recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of related experience. A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree level; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. The degree must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Demonstrated expertise in moderately complex business procedures and strategies across the acquisition lifecycle, specifically within the Department of War (DoW) and NASA construct.
Professional experience as lead Supply Chain Manager and/or Subcontract Manager for multiple proposals or programs supporting DoW and/or NASA customers.
Professional experience and demonstrated expertise in U.S. Government program proposal development, U.S. Government purchasing and acquisitions, and material handling.
Working knowledge of standard tools, KPIs, and processes used to support and measure the value of a Supply Chain purchasing organization, such as MRP, invoicing, forecasting, and compliance.
Ability to lead, provide vision to supervised employees, and guide departments and employees toward higher achievement.
Ability to relate effectively to others and cooperate as a team member.
Demonstrated expertise in the aerospace industry and government contracting and billing procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and external customers at the highest levels.
Strong, proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills.
Must be willing and eligible to submit for applicable security clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and able to maintain it. A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for the position.

Nice To Haves

A majority of the career spent as a team or organizational leader in an Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain organization, such as a Supply Chain Manager or Material Program Manager.
At least 25% of career experience with a Tier 1 defense contractor is preferred.
Experience working on research and development programs with NASA and/or government research laboratories.
Recognized formal industry certification in Program Management, Contract Management, and/or Supply Chain Management.
Capture or proposal lead experience.
Demonstrated success driving win-win supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy across the lifecycle from proposal and capture through sustainment for the GSS SBU portfolio.
Lead, train, develop, and provide strategic direction to supply chain professionals; coordinate resources, oversee and report status, resolve issues, and coach and mentor staff.
Promote collaboration, innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement strategies to improve subcontractor performance, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and subcontract administration.
Guide subcontract professionals in identifying and managing supplier risks and opportunities, and ensure supplier performance issues are identified and resolved promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and submit subcontract proposals that meet customer requirements and company goals.
Develop end-to-end supply chain and proactive supplier-engagement strategies with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and the PMO, including support for make/buy, design-for-supply-chain, and technology-roadmap initiatives.
Serve as the Supply Chain Management Leader and single point of contact for SBU and Supply Chain leadership on supply chain status, supplier relationships and issue resolution, long-range program and proposal planning, IRAD supply-base planning, and financial forecasting for SBU material sales.
Assign or perform the Supply Chain proposal lead role, coordinating and presenting complete Supply Chain inputs—including priced bills of material, subcontract status, and direct Supply Chain labor—for review and approval before proposal submission or release.
Ensure Supply Chain inputs to proposals, programs, and other operations comply with regulatory requirements and BAE Systems best practices.
Provide regular status to the SBU on Supply Chain aspects of proposals, programs, and other functions, including work handled by subcontract leads and managers across locations or SBUs.
Work with Supply Chain and SBU management to determine staffing needs and assign or hire staff for new and ongoing business and programs.
Own the three-to-five-year Supply Chain strategy relevant to the position and develop a tactical continuous-improvement plan for proposal and execution management.
Partner with Supply Chain, ITS, and Operations leaders to develop technology roadmaps and KPI/metric reporting that measures Supply Chain performance and value.
Select, motivate, and counsel employees; administer salary and budget programs; ensure employee safety; and plan, organize, integrate, and measure departmental work.
Resolve Supply Chain resource, personnel, and performance problems with internal or external parties.
Resolve business problems with SBU and Supply Chain management, suppliers, and customer representatives, and provide guidance on performance measurement and regulatory compliance.
Manage implementation of internal policies and procedures and support SBU- and Supply Chain-level requests and continuous-improvement projects.
Document cost, schedule, and technical-performance impacts of Supply Chain activity on BAE Systems operating plans.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships across the department, SBUs, SCUs, and company.
Perform other duties as necessary.