Supply Chain Program Manager

Key responsibilities of this function include financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); supplier management (i.e., Line of Balance (LOB)/Material Status, Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, tactical/strategic sourcing, etc.), and requirements management (i.e.

FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.). This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership (schedule, cost and Material EAC).

You will negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout the lifecycle of the Program. The position includes responsibility for overall ownership of the supplier management process and communication of customer flow-through requirements to ensure that supplier performance exceeds mission objectives.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related industry experience. - Experience as a people manager; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization. - Must have knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation. - Track record of managing complex technology projects, including supplier NPI process - Supplier assessment of Technical Readiness and Manufacturing Readiness levels - Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to team in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view. - Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners. - Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver online products/services - Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including modeling with AI - Managing and creating supplier scorecards, and leveraging for fact-based decision making - Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition. - Ability to manage supplier program milestones congruent to program schedules. - Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations. - Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities. - Experience effectively negotiating Terms and Conditions (T&C's). - Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities. - Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams - Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics - Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale - Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, and demonstrate proficiency at creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment. - Proven problem-solving skills.

Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions - Occasional travel required Desired: - Aerospace industry experience - Technical degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering - Current SECRET, TOP SECRET or TS/SCI Clearance

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10 CO applicants is $95,358.00 - $133,501.20 WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10

- Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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