REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• BS/BA plus 4 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. 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 DoD, NASA or other government customers; or in support of Fortune 500 type commercial companies for indirect/overhead procurements.
  

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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.

• Lead the development of the program acquisition strategy and plan to include procurement planning and subcontract strategy. The SCPL completes this responsibility in coordination with the program 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).
• Identify strategies across proposals and programs to include engaging support from Strategic Sourcing Teams (SSTs) as appropriate.
• Provide visibility/status of execution against program acquisition plan throughout the lifecycle to the Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Provide proactive forecasting and management of parts/procurements critical to program schedule success. Monitor procurements on the program critical path (and procurements that are a risk to the program critical path) and provide visibility/status to the CAM and/or PMO as required.
• Identify, report, and monitor (and drive 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 (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 three or more 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.