Sub Program Manager

Position: Subcontract Program Manager
Location: Littleton

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* Description:

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* ** The mission matters  So do the people behind it  With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact *
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- ** What is the mission?*
* Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity  While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve  We're creating future ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision

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- ** What does this role look like?*
* Supply Chain's vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement  It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life cycle from capture to sustainment  If you are an enthusiastic, self starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team  This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution   Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity  By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach - and yours    as a Lockheed Martin employee

** What is it like to work as Supply Chain?*
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- ** In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:*
* - Acts as the main focal point of a subset of Orion suppliers and/or supply chain activities

- Lead Supply Chain new business pursuits, to include shaping Request For Proposals  RFPs  to subcontractors, understanding strategic initiatives to have a strong position to win, and working with the Supply Chain Management team through negotiations supporting their Basis of Estimate

- Manage the Cost, Schedule, and Technical aspects of multiple suppliers

- Collaborate and communicate long term strategies to develop and implement initiatives that drive streamlining and commonization of subcontracted hardware and processes

- Identify and coordinate alternate sources and technology insertion to significantly improve innovation and competition Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment  Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

- Earned Value Management metrics via Performance Based Payments  PBPs  or Cost Plus contracting

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- ** This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work:
Denver, Colorado , and be expected to work in the office *
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* Basic Qualifications:

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* ** To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:*
* - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience/combined education

- 8  years of professional experience between Supply Chain, Program Mgmt, Leadership, and/or Contracting

- Experience directing and managing costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements on a project, program, or subcontractor managing overall system objectives, milestones, or deliverables

- Experience developing and executing to tactical and/or strategic plans

- Professional experience leading and writing proposals including supplier proposals and Basis of Estimate

- Experience with supplier/subcontract selection, contracting, negotiation, award, execution and/or close out

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Skills:

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* ** To be effective, ideally, you should also have:*
* - Professional

Experience with Defense or Government customer or procurement officers  To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

- Master's degree, from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

- Prior professional experience establishing milestone objectives and managing performance to committed schedule, contractual specifications, or mission requirements

- Expertise in acquisition policies and procedures associated with FAR / DFAR / ITAR requirements

- Development of supply chain proposal, negotiations and contracting strategies  End to end experience with capture process

- Specialization in subcontracting requirements/competencies skills such as Cyber Security, FAR, or Negotiation, etc

- Ability to develop solutions to complex time sensitive problems in a dynamic environment

- Well organized, excellent communicator and team builder

- Demonstrated ability to develop presentations, synthesizing complex data and messaging effectively and…