Material Program Manager

* Developing and execute material program plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain)
* Balancing strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
* Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create a schedule for projects based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
* Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates
* In conjunction with engineering, you will develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOM’s) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off, control changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flow any changes to material estimating and develop a strategy to get representative costs.
* Partnering with Product Management to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure program schedules are met.
* Actively engaging in proposals
* Managing material actual cost vs should cost
* Executing make/buy/where process
* Developing and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
* Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
* Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.
* Earned Value Management and Financial management skills, including Material EAC’s and Material Forecasting
* Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry
* Ability to get a Secret Security Clearance at time of hire
* ASCM CPIM or CSCP experience
* Strong Planning experience
* Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems
* Microsoft Project experience
* Experience managing to a budget
* Experience providing inputs into or reviewing EACs
* Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Administrator to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements
* Experience in electronics/aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)
* Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
* Experience leading in an Integrated Program Team (IPT) environment
* Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)
* Bachelor’s degree in  Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or in a related field, or equivalent work experience
* Minimum of 6 years of combined work experience (can include Graduate school experience) in functional areas of Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations (including Production Control), or Project Management
* Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
* Work/life balance that includes up to
** 3 weeks PTO
** for first year
* 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
* 401k Plan with Company Match
* Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
* Wellness Program and incentives
* Company HSA contributions
* Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
* Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
* Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
* Medical and Prescription insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
* Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
* Accident Plan
* Critical Illness Plan
* Hospital Indemnity Plan
* Pet Insurance
* Identity Theft
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