Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
2-5 years' experience in Supplier Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic understanding of proposal Purchasing activities.
Basic understanding of developing and managing program budgets.
Strong computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
May be required to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (requires US citizenship).
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public, suppliers, and customers as necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Ability to effectively communicate professionally, in writing or verbally, with all levels of personnel.
Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to organize workload to assure that short timelines are met while having frequent interruptions; and to effectively problem solve from an institutional perspective.
Ability to analyze data, business and program strategies, and other information to reach accurate conclusions.
Ability to think analytically and produce accurate analysis, while applying good judgment to conduct assigned responsibilities accurately and effectively.
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes and related systems subcontract management, logistics, and asset management.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to convert Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) project schedule activities and tasking into executable discrete supply chain tasks.
Demonstrated history in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.
Proven abilities to negotiate with suppliers.
Demonstrated knowledge the teaming agreement process.
Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts.
Strong problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive solutions through an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
Ability to convert business area and customer requirements into executable strategies.
Excellent risk management methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, FCPA, quality and warranty clauses.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project).
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
The education and experience listed below apply to and build upon all successive levels of Materials Program Manager.