Program Representative (Supplied Material Expediting Team)

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplied Material Expediting Team is seeking a Program Representative to support schedule performance, supplier execution, and cross-functional coordination. In this newly created role, the employee will help ensure the timely delivery of purchased materials by working directly with suppliers and Purchasing to track order status, resolve delays, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to remove supply-base roadblocks. The work directly supports program schedule commitments and production flow.

The role involves broad interaction across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, Logistics, Material Availability, Program Office, and program leadership. It is currently based at the East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and Kings Highway (Groton, Connecticut) facilities and will transition to a new facility in Waterford, Connecticut when it is ready. Frequent monthly travel to supplier locations is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
• Zero or more years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, material availability, planning, manufacturing, program office, or production support.
• Frequent monthly travel to various suppliers is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, and graphs/charts.
• Must possess or be able to secure a Secret or higher Department of Defense clearance.
• Superior attention to detail; creative thinking and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting program needs.
• Problem-solving ability and capacity to work under pressure to mitigate disruptions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain principles and inventory management.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and function independently in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to address issues using independent judgment, ingenuity, creativity, and sound decision-making.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data and provide solutions to effectively schedule material in support of programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management.
• At least one year of Electric Boat experience.
• At least one year of experience in supply chain, purchasing, material availability, planning, manufacturing, program office, or production support.
• Familiarity with Electric Boat procurement processes, material movement workflows, and schedule-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess risks, and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as MRP/ERP tools, project dashboards, or supplier-tracking systems.
• Comfort with travel to supplier locations.
• Prior exposure to problem-solving or root-cause analysis, such as issue logs or corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, the Program Office, and other internal teams to resolve material shortages, delivery risks, and schedule impacts.
• Work directly with suppliers to monitor lead times, address quality or delivery issues, and ensure alignment with company requirements.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between suppliers and internal organizations for delivery schedules, material movement, and issue resolution.
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements by collaborating with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics.
• Communicate risks and constraints to Project Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Follow up routinely with suppliers to confirm manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions when performance issues arise.
• Identify and resolve delays, non-conforming product, shipment discrepancies, and material availability concerns.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support schedule recovery.

Benefits

• Expanded visibility across multiple directorates.
• Increased interaction with senior program leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunities to develop supplier-management skills and gain experience in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery.
• A foundation for future roles in Purchasing, Materials Management, Program/Project Management, Planning, Engineering support, or Operations leadership.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments that develop critical thinking, communication, and coordination skills.
• Opportunities to represent Electric Boat at supplier sites and build external leadership presence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level