Supply Chain Program Lead Senior Principal - Electronics

Integrated Supply Chain Program Lead

The Integrated Supply Chain Program Lead (SCPL) is the dedicated Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) lead within the Program Office and within a Program Portfolio (family of programs) to enable all aspects of ISC content/support to a program, proposal, or pursuit. The SCPL coordinates across the ISC Organization to ensure timely management and diligent execution of the program ISC scope throughout the program lifecycle by communicating within ISC on program priorities, program critical path, and program status in general. The SCPL provides to the program full lifecycle accountability, reporting and visibility relevant to all supply chain content in support of program execution.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of the program acquisition strategy with a focus in electronics commodity activities and plan to include procurement planning and subcontract strategy. The SCPL completes this responsibility in coordination with the Electrical and Electronics Solutions Team and the Integrated Supply Chain Organization. Responsible to deliver a time-phased acquisition plan in accordance with the program bill of materials (BOM) and prioritized to program/CAM schedule and funding profile (as required by the program).
• Identifies strategies across proposals and programs to include engaging support from Strategic Sourcing Teams (SSTs) as appropriate.
• Provides visibility/status of execution against program acquisition plan throughout the lifecycle to the Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Provides proactive forecasting and management of parts/procurements critical to program schedule success. Monitors procurements on the program critical path (and procurements that are a risk to the program critical path) and provides visibility/status to the CAM and/or PMO as required.
• Identifies, reports and monitors (and drives mitigation/capture activities as appropriate) risks and opportunities relevant to the program ISC content to inform the CAM and/or PMO.
• Responsible for program and/or program portfolio monthly minor materials and major sales coordination and expenditure planning in support of program funding profile (in order to avoid deficit funds status) and revenue forecast reporting to the CAM and/or PMO.
• Serve as the ISC focal point to the program, understanding the details of the program/mission and providing the program with ISC process education. Also serving as the ISC focal point to the ISC Acquisition Teams providing program kickoff materials and collaboration throughout the execution of the program acquisition plan.
• In coordination with the CAM and/or PMO, identify, manage, and present performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Previous Supply Chain Management or procurement experience, including execution and oversight of direct material procurements or subcontracts in support of DoW, NASA or other government customers; or in support of Fortune 500 type commercial companies for indirect/overhead procurements.
• Electronics supply chain experience.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.