Subcontract Program Management Mgr - L5

What is the mission?

 The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

What does this role look like? 

• For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.
• The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
• FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.
• As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

The Subcontracts Program Manager will oversee a high‑performing team of subcontract professionals responsible for the FBM LE2 portfolio. 

This role will:

• Strategic Supply‑Chain Leadership – Design and execute comprehensive subcontracting strategies that align with FBm LE2 program schedules, cost targets, and technical objectives.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation – Proactively identify technical, schedule, cost, and compliance risks; develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Cross‑Functional Team Leadership – Manage and mentor engineers, quality, procurement, finance, and program staff to ensure seamless subcontract execution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships with internal program leadership, external suppliers, and government customers.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making – Develop KPI dashboards, analyze supply‑chain data, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proposal Support – Staff proposal activities, embedding supply‑chain best practices into SOW development, RFP creation, negotiation, and bid strategy.
• Travel – Up to 25 % travel to supplier sites, government customers, and program meetings (including international locations). 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Subcontract/Contract Management experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑technology environments;
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of LM Supply‑Chain processes, LMAPs, and FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

• Strong Communication Skills - ability to communicate throughout CPE/IPT leads, Subcontracts Team and Leadership, provide key stakeholders assumptions and assure alignment 
• Organizational Skills - identifying and documention any ground rules and assumptions properly in which that team can review projections with value to ensure alignment
• Relationship - build quick relationsihps with key stakeholders and leads to be able to navigate through the team to get alignment and learn the subcontracts critical components and long term concerns.
• Proven success negotiating high‑value, complex subcontracts.
• Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM).
• Proficiency with SAP, Procure‑to‑Pay, and other supply‑chain systems.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Adaptability in Dynamic Environments