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Subcontract Program Mgr II
Job Description: See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In the Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS) business area we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. Within this setting, our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. In this role you will be at the forefront of the art of the possible leading the development supply chain strategies within the strategic missiles’ portfolio.
The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is a leadership role within the Supply Chain function, reporting directly to the Strategic Missiles Supply Chain Director. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to a cross functional team and will be accountable for the overall multi-sourcing & supply chain risk management strategy within the strategic missiles portfolio.
In this role you will: • Be accountable for the portfolios multi-sourcing strategies through identification, solicitation, development and qualification of new sources. • Oversee the execution of multisource efforts via subcontracts or general procurement through all phases of the program lifecycle. • Evaluate, negotiate, and manage multi sourcing efforts staying aligned to the project’s specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the portfolio needs. • Oversee the supply chain functions Risk & Opportunities inputs for Strategic Missiles. • Support Supply Chain Risk Management activities across the strategic missiles portfolio. • Delivering quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero-Defect mindset with suppliers.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience • Experience in Supply Chain Management, Project Management or Program Management in the Aerospace & Defense Industry • Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies • Experience in performing supply chain risk management activities such as sourcing segmentation, sub-tier mapping, & Risk and Opportunity management. • Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives • Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels • Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources • Ability to communicate with senior management regarding project performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers • Strong technical and business acumen
Preferred Skills and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or operations • Prior experience as a project manager • Experience leading cross-functional teams / IPTs • Program Management Institute’s (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification • Demonstrated Risk Management experience • Experience with information systems such as Oracle • Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) • Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.) • Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).