Defense Supplier Program Lead - Mission-Critical Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Supplier Program Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee production subcontracts for the IFPC program. You will coordinate with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure deliveries meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities include managing SDRLs, risk plans, and IMS integration, plus preparing performance reports and leading corrective actions. A Secret clearance is preferred as part of the team, with a focus on defense programs and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Experience managing subcontract management, supplier programs, procurement, or supply chain execution.
• Experience supporting production suppliers, manufacturing operations, or complex hardware programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier schedules, delivery commitments, performance issues, and corrective actions.
• Experience developing program plans, risk registers, performance reports, or contractual deliverables.
• Understanding of subcontract execution, procurement processes, and material planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience developing performance metrics, dashboards, or management reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate execution across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of production subcontracts valued at $80M+, monitoring performance against commitments.
• Serve as primary program execution interface for subcontract suppliers with Global Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Lead supplier status reviews, monitor production progress, identify delivery risks and corrective actions.
• Own development and execution of the Subcontract Program Management Plan.
• Develop and maintain the Supply Chain Risk Management Plan and reporting.
• Manage SDRLs, submissions, tracking, and timely delivery against requirements.
• Develop and improve supplier scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to resolve issues.
• Integrate supplier milestones, material requirements, and delivery into the IMS.
• Prepare supplier performance reports and management briefings on status and recovery actions.
• Support subcontract negotiations and cost tracking including EAC and EVM as applicable.
• Identify and implement improvements to supplier performance and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline

Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Oracle Agile

Solumina

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Supplier Program Manager in Huntsville, AL to oversee production subcontracts for the IFPC program. You will coordinate with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure deliveries meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities include managing SDRLs, risk plans, and IMS integration, plus preparing performance reports and leading corrective actions. A Secret clearance is preferred as part of the team, with a focus on defense programs and supplier