Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago
Military Fellowship Program: Supply Chain Program Manager
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. They are seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to oversee supply chain performance, collaborate with various teams, and develop strategies that meet program missions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of SCPCs, providing daily oversight and guidance on SNC's tools, procedures, and processes
Participate in and occasionally lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors to provide updates, communicate needs and status, and request program-driven changes
Develop the Program-level Supply Chain Management Plan, outlining supply chain strategies, reporting, and communication plan
Develop a cohesive strategy for forming effective teaming within our supply chain network which encompasses a robust framework that ensures seamless integration
Develop comprehensive negotiation strategies to facilitate the formalization of strategic agreements with key suppliers
Create tailored sourcing strategies that address each category's unique requirements and actively engage cross-functional teams in collaborative planning sessions
Evaluate the performance and capabilities of current suppliers and the supply chain, forecast future needs, and develop negotiation strategies that promote sustained collaboration
May be responsible to lead make / buy assessments from supply chain perspective
May be assigned as the subcontract Program Manager for a large or complex subcontract, executing the role of Program Manager
If assigned to a platform, product line, Business Unit (BU) or product support team, collaborate and communicate potential long-term investment strategies to reduce lead-time and cost
Identify and coordinate the need for alternate or additional sources to enhance competition and leverage. Act as the supply chain architect and liaison for the proposal or program, ensuring a competitive, capable, and compliant supply base
Lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) strategies in support of proposals and new pursuits
Provide supply chain strategy and status to internal and external customers
Support SNC's Design for Excellence (Dfx) initiatives by leading the Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) efforts, including implementing Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programs
Support department goals, objectives and supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery, negotiations, and purchase requisition processing time
Act as the liaison between the Supply Chain management team and the program to ensure alignment of prime requirements (i.e., CDRLs to SDRLs) and timely resolution of problems
Initiate the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process by developing the Material and Service Request (MSR) or Advanced Purchase Requisition (APL)
Create and update Supply Chain Program Review Charts, dashboards, highlighting the current cost, technical, and schedule performance of each program
Coordinate between supply chain teams (procurement, subcontract management, and the program) to ensure timely schedules and milestone delivery
Communicate supply chain status, identify/manage risk and opportunity
Champion and present status of recovery plans to all stakeholders at the program level or to senior supply chain leadership
Manage the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of supply chain for a given proposal or program as the Program Management representative
Track progress against the Supply Chain schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations
Lead the development of Supplier/Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs), and other requirements flow downs
Identify potential risks within program specific supply chain (subcontractors and procured parts) and present mitigation plans to address risk
May be delegated Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities by the Program Manager, requiring SCPM to obtain SNC’s CAM Certification
Use Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance
Monitor actual costs against budgeted costs and report variances
Calculate, track and report out on key EVM metrics, such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI), to all stakeholders
Prepare regular status reports on cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Maintain comprehensive documentation related to all aspects of the control account
Analyze causes behind significant variances from planned values in terms both time/costs recommending corrective actions where necessary
Collaborate with supply chain team to
Identify potential supply sources to mitigate risks, identify opportunities and meet program objectives
Develop source selection strategies, criteria, and planning, including participation in Make/Buy assessments at the program level
Create and document labor and non-labor Basis of Estimates (BOE)
Develop program/technical requirements documents
Support technical evaluation of proposals for content and quality
Lead or support the development of source selection plans, mitigating risks by qualifying multiple sources, and practice split awards when possible. Present business cases to Program Management and Supply Chain Leadership
Provide subcontractor and critical procurement-related input into customer proposals
Ensure subcontractors' milestone payment plans align with program expectations, budget, and schedules
Develop a preliminary Supply Chain Management Plan that includes resources for successful new program start-up
Qualification
Required
Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
Required bachelor's degree with an emphasis Technical/Engineering concentration
Relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of technical education
Typically, 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, which includes 0-2+ years of program/people management experience
Experience in any of these areas: multiple phases of product cycle to include prototyping, development, qualification, certification, LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production), FRP (Full Rate Production) and Sustainment
Working knowledge with Program Management
Experience with any of these areas; with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sectors, including defense, aircraft, and aerospace. Experience with commodities such as electronics, software, and other high-tech sectors
Understanding in Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives, including Design to Product Target Cost (DPTC) methodologies for development programs
Working knowledge with any 2 of these areas; Risk and Opportunity Management, EVMS, Material Sale Forecasts, ERP/MRP, Gate Reviews
Proficiency in oral and written communication, with ability to present in front of groups
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Must be able to perform data analytics for trend analysis
Ability to travel 25% of time on average, with extensive travel from time to time
Preferred
Higher technical education (postgraduate) may be considered as substitute for relevant technical experience
Strong Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Understanding of FAA Regulations, AS9100, Cyber Security, and other industries requirements
Ability to influence all levels of the organization
The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required
Program Management Professional (PMP) or applicable Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications
Certification by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
Experience working in CostPoint or other MRP/ERP systems
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
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2025-12-02
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