Principal Specialist, Material Program (Remote)

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2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Specialist, Material Program in Precision Navigation, you’re a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving program objectives in a matrix environment and able to successfully interface with functional and program leadership. In short, you’re able to lead and influence without direct reporting relationships. This role is in support of the Precision Navigation Portfolio.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in Supplier Management, Material Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Project/Program Management, Supply Chain Management and/or Operations Management

Responsibilities

Report on material risks and opportunities
Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans
Create, manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP)
Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates A-F, and ensure compliant programs and adjust as needed
Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation
Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS
Develop and track budgets, targets, sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
Prepare and present presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
Interface with all levels of internal management
Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

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