The Supplier Program Manager (SPM) will be a part of a Team of SPMs, each responsible for their own suppliers.
The SPM team is part of the Hypersonics Systems Division Program Office team, interfacing with program / project management, program finance, production planning, engineering and change management to support smooth production flow of supplier parts from release of new drawings through delivery of hypersonic glide body units.
This position will also interact with suppliers on a regular basis to ensure program objectives are clearly understood and achieved.
The Supplier Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing subcontractors to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
Duties include ensuring that subcontractor performs within the scope, is on time, and within budget.
This role also interfaces with task and functional leaders, and support personnel.
The supplier program manager will work directly with the subcontractors to achieve excellence in program execution and ensure that the subcontractors:
Meet or exceed customer expectations.
Comply with the negotiated terms and conditions of the contract.
Satisfy the program's technical requirements.
Meet all quality requirements.
Meet all program-related financial objectives.
Meet the agreed-upon schedule.
Meet/exceed Leidos standards for ethics and integrity.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 8-12 years of related experience or a Masters with 6-10 years of prior related experience
Experience working with cross-functional teams to develop detailed requirements for outsourced tasks and functions with an understanding of quality and technical requirements
Experience developing SOWs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, negotiations strategy, and selection documentation
Experience evaluating proposals and quotes for outsourced products and services
Experience managing multiple large and small business subcontractors on a U.S. Government contract
Understanding of finance (Earned Value Management), supply chain, subcontracting, and contract types (especially CPFF and FFP), FAR/DFAR and other government regulations
Experience in risk management
Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Supplier Program Manager

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