Overnight Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

Full Time Employee Full-Time Sterling, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1855

Salary Range: $88,000.00 To $162,000.00 Annually

• Position Title: Supply Chain Manager
• Requisition ID: 1855
• Position Location: Sterling, VA
• Position Reports To: VP, Operations
• Supervises Others: Yes

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Trident Systems is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain execution supporting the Ibeos portfolio within the Space Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position will lead and develop a team of Material Program Managers and Buyers responsible for major subcontractors, complex bills of material (BOMs), and material and subcontract requirements across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and programs.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning and executing material and subcontract strategies across the program lifecycle, including capture and proposal activities, program planning, procurement, supplier management, material financial management, and program execution. The role partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Quality, and other functions to ensure supply chain activities support cost, schedule, quality, and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced supply chain leader with a strong background in aerospace and/or defense programs, complex hardware supply chains, supplier and subcontractor management, and cross-functional team leadership. The candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, resolving complex supplier issues, and establishing processes and organizational structures to support business growth.

• Lead, develop, and manage the Supply Chain team supporting the Ibeos portfolio, including hiring, resource planning, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish and continuously improve supply chain processes, tools, and organizational structures to support current and future business requirements.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for material, inventory, and subcontract services across multiple programs.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Quality, and other functions to develop and execute program supply chain plans.
• Establish and maintain make/buy plans, procurement strategies, material schedules, budgets, and supplier plans to support successful program execution.
• Lead supplier and subcontractor management activities, including sourcing, negotiations, terms and conditions, cost and schedule management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Develop and execute mitigation strategies for supplier, material, cost, schedule, quality, and other supply chain risks.
• Monitor key supply chain performance metrics, including supplier delivery, quality, cost, lead times, inventory, and risk, and communicate significant issues and recovery plans to leadership.
• Provide regular updates to business and executive leadership regarding supply chain status, risks, opportunities, and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
• Support program financial commitments through material forecasting, cost management, program cost account management (CAM), and supplier management.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams across SES and other Trident business areas to leverage inventory, suppliers, processes, and best practices.
• Support capture and proposal activities, including supplier strategy, make/buy analysis, estimates, material planning, and subcontract planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and company requirements, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other requirements applicable to defense contractor supply chain activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve supply chain efficiency, predictability, cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer engagements and other off-site activities or travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience / combined education
• 9+ years of related supply chain, procurement, subcontract, or materials management experience; or 7+ years with a graduate degree; or 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in aerospace and/or defense industry, including development and/or production projects
• Demonstrated experience managing, leading, and developing supply chain professionals.
• Experience working across multiple functions, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and programs.
• Experience across a broad range of supply chain activities, including supplier risk management, negotiations, terms and conditions, contract types, procurement, and post-award supplier/subcontract management.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors supporting complex components, assemblies, systems, services, and commodities.
• Working knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements applicable to defense contractor supply chain activities, including FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.
• Experience developing and executing supply chain strategies that support cost, schedule, quality, and program performance objectives.
• Proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), space-compliant BOMs, space payloads, electronics, and/or software.
• Experience supporting space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics programs.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material planning tools.
• Experience leading teams through ambiguous requirements and establishing processes, systems, and organizational structures to support new product offerings or business growth.

Full-Time Salary Range: $88,000 - $162,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)