Program Representative; Material Expediting Team

General Dynamics Electric Boat continues to expand its support of critical programs, and internal talent plays a key role in meeting those commitments. The Supplied Material Expediting Team is seeking motivated employees who want to strengthen their impact on schedule performance, supplier execution, and cross-functional coordination.

This role is ideal for individuals who understand EB’s Supply Chain and Production environment and are looking to broaden their visibility across Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, Production, and Program teams. As a Materials Expediter, you will help ensure material availability and supplier performance by identifying issues early, coordinating resolutions, and driving actions that support program objectives.

In this newly created position, you will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of purchased materials by working directly with suppliers and purchasing to track order status, resolve delays, and partnering closely with key internal stakeholders to eliminate roadblocks in the supply base. Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on our ability to meet schedule commitments and maintain production flow.

• Expanded visibility across multiple directorates, giving you a broader understanding of EB’s end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Increased interaction with senior program leadership and decision-makers
• Opportunities to develop supplier-management skills and gain experience in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery
• A strong foundation for future roles in Purchasing, Materials Management, Program/Project Management, Planning, Engineering support, or Operations leadership
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-impact environments that enhance critical thinking, communication, and coordination skills
• Opportunities to represent EB at supplier sites and build leadership presence externally

• Partner with Purchasing, Material Availability, Program Office, and other internal teams to resolve material shortages, delivery risks, and schedule impacts
• Work directly with suppliers to monitor lead times, address quality or delivery issues, and ensure alignment with EB requirements
• Serve as the primary coordination point between suppliers and internal organizations for delivery schedules, material movement, and issue resolution
• Align supplier deliveries with project requirements by collaborating with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics
• Communicate risks, and constraints to Project Managers and internal stakeholders
• Follow up routinely with suppliers to confirm manufacturing status, recovery plans, and corrective actions when performance issues arise
• Identify and resolve problems such as delays, non-conforming product, shipment discrepancies, or material availability concerns
• Conduct regular supplier visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and support schedule recovery
• This position is currently based out of our East Greenwich, RI and Kings Highway (Groton, CT) facilities. It will be transitioning to our new facility in Waterford, CT when it is ready.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of Electric Boat experience
• Frequent monthly travel to various suppliers will be required
• Proficient in using all Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros and graph/charts
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearance

• Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in related areas such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration
• 3+ years experience in supply chain, purchasing, material…