Responsible for customer communications and building a robust customer relationship
Supplier Claims/Request for Economical Adjustments (REA's) and mediation management
Conduct pre award Supplier Assessment (RESA)
Establish Logistics strategy and capacity plan
Reporting, tracking, and managing of an integrated product team and/or program responsible for the delivery of procured material from suppliers, through external testing, and shipment to contractual destination
Provide EAC content for Critical Program Review, including pre-proposal lead time validation and preliminary pricing for direct/indirect material
Conduct material contract closure activity alongside Contracts and Program Office
Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) or support the assigned CAM
Establish Risk and Opportunities and Mitigation plans

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools
Knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)
Experience in Earned Value Management or related financial management experience
Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance
The ability to develop & execute Risk/Opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Working cross functionally, strong communication skills
Experience in defense aerospace industry

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Principal Specialist, Material Program Management

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