Description
The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is looking for a Lead Material Project Manager to work on the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Information Management and Technology Directorate (ITD) Infrastructure and Integrated Information Technology Support Services (I3TS) program. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
This role leads the end-to-end material management lifecycle in support of IT infrastructure and modernization, including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier performance. As the primary supply chain interface to program leadership, engineering, finance, and contracts, the Lead Material Project Manager ensures alignment with program cost, schedule, and technical goals. The role also serves as a liaison between engineering and Procurement, helping mitigate risks, track bailment activities, support material budget goals, and resolve supply chain issues. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
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The Lead Material Project Manager will report to the Associate Director, Global Supply Chain and will serve as a deputy for supply-chain related support to the program. The Lead Material Project Manager will manage all activities associated with researching and recommending cost-effective purchase arrangements and work closely with the Material Planner organization to ensure the review of purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, regulatory compliance and obtain additional information considered necessary. Furthermore, this person will also work with the Supply Chain Engineers to actively manage the procurement process life cycle management of the supply chain that impact the Customer systems.
The ideal candidate should be semi-local to the Fort Belvoir area, as this is a hybrid role with the majority of work performed remotely and occasional on-site meetings or support as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
-Responsible for developing and executing innovative supply chain strategies to drive efficiency, cost savings, and operational improvements on the Program.
-Serves as the Supply Chain interface for numerous IT manufacturers, value added resellers, and other suppliers on the Program.
-Ability to prioritize certain deliveries to ensure production schedule is operating smoothly.
-Responsible for timely and accurate material pricing on proposal and program efforts.
-Candidate will own the request for quote process, which includes maintaining compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
-Candidate will be responsible for meeting cost savings and avoidance targets so negotiations skills are a must.
-Candidate will conduct data analytics and analyze large data sets to price Bill of Materials (BOM).
-Candidate will be working among a matrixed organization support engineering, program management, and financial functions.
- Candidate will collaborate with management to plan forecasting models and identify supply needs.
-Candidate is responsible for providing innovative technical solutions and sourcing strategies that drive down cost (market research, engaging with Category Managers/Supplier Relationship Managers, etc.)
-Candidate works with Solution Architects to define technical requirements by engaging suppliers
-Candidate works with capture/proposal team to understand requirements and collaborate on strategy
-Candidate writes support bid reviews, where applicable
-Candidate will also have job responsibilities associated with Supplier Management, Program Strategy Development, Program Material Acquisition, Business Process Re-Engineering, and Procurement Tool deployments.
-This individual should be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently
Basic Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience
-Ability to work in a group environment.
-Strong organization skills.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated experience interfacing across multiple organizations and program levels simultaneously with minimal supervision
-Working knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
-Basic understanding of creating complex solicitations, supporting proposals, conducting moderate complexity price and cost analysis, negotiating price/cost and price/cost-related terms.
-Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work under tight time constraints.
-US Citizenship is required for this position
-Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one is required
Preferred Qualifications
-Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
-Prior experience in developing and implementing supply chain innovations for large-scale programs.
-Certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
-Experience in materials management within a manufacturing or production environment.
-Proficiency in supply chain management software, ERP systems (such as SAP), and material requirement planning (MRP) tools.
-Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
-MRP knowledge or Manufacturing experience
-Proven track record of driving cost savings and achieving avoidance targets through negotiation strategies.
-Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
-Security Clearance
Original Posting:
May 15, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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