Materials Program Manager I

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Material Program Manager to lead material strategy, readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration for complex aerospace programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and quality requirements.

You will coordinate with program management, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and finance to translate demand into actionable supply plans, manage risk, and deliver accurate EACs in support of program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of materials management or supply chain experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with complex programs and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end material management from contract award through production and sustainment.
• Develop and execute material strategies aligned to schedules and financial objectives.
• Serve as material focal point for reviews and executive updates.
• Translate demand, schedule changes and risks into executable supply chain plans.
• Drive material readiness for development, production, and field support.
• Monitor shortages, long lead items, inventory health, and supplier performance.
• Lead material risk identification, mitigation, and escalation for obsolescence and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to resolve material constraints.
• Support subcontract management and make-buy decisions in compliance with requirements.
• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, export controls, traceability, and quality documentation.
• Prepare material status reporting, recovery plans, and risk summaries for leadership.
• Lead development and maintenance of material Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Analyze cost variances and drive corrective actions affecting material EAC performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering for timely EAC updates.
• Validate supplier quotes and purchase orders against EAC assumptions.
• Provide cost insights and data-driven recommendations during program reviews.
• BOM maintenance.

Skills

Material planning

ERP/MRP

Supply chain

Data analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Program Manager leads material strategy, execution, and cross-functional coordination for complex aerospace and defense programs operating under strict contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures material readiness, manages supply risk, supports cost and schedule performance, and serves as a key interface across program management, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, quality, contracts, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end material management activities from contract award through production, delivery, and sustainment.
• Develop and execute material strategies aligned to program schedules, customer requirements, and financial objectives.
• Serve as the material focal point for program reviews, customer discussions, internal operations reviews, and executive updates.
• Partner with program management to translate demand, schedule changes, engineering updates, and risk into executable supply chain plans.
• Drive material readiness for development, production, repair, and field support requirements.
• Monitor shortages, allocations, long lead items, inventory health, and supplier performance to protect schedule commitments.
• Lead material risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation for obsolescence, sole-source exposure, quality issues, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, manufacturing, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material constraints quickly and effectively.
• Support subcontract management, make‑buy decisions, and material strategies in compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to contractual flow‑downs, FAR/DFARS requirements, export control obligations, traceability rules, and quality documentation expectations.
• Prepare concise material status reporting, recovery plans, and risk summaries for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Lead development, validation, and continuous maintenance of material Estimates at Complete (EACs), ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with program financial baselines.
• Analyze cost variances between actuals, commitments, and forecasts to identify key drivers, root causes, and required corrective actions impacting material EAC performance.
• Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to gather cost inputs, assess risks and opportunities, and deliver timely, high‑quality EAC updates.
• Validate supplier quotes, purchase orders, and subcontractor inputs to ensure alignment with EAC assumptions and program financial objectives.
• Provide material cost insight and data‑driven recommendations during monthly program reviews and quarterly EAC reviews.
• BOM maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, program support, or operations within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex programs with strict delivery, quality, compliance, and configuration control requirements.
• Strong knowledge of material planning, procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and ERP/MRP execution.
• Ability to analyze data, assess risk, prioritize issues, and drive decisions in fast‑paced program environments.
• Effective leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and brief senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. government, defense, or foreign military funded programs.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR, AS9100, and configuration‑controlled production environments.
• Experience with subcontract management, supplier corrective actions, and long lead material planning.
• Knowledge of earned value principles, EAC support, cost/schedule integration, and program financial drivers.
• APICS/ASCM, PMP, CPSM, or similar professional certification.

Core Competencies

• Program material leadership
• Risk management and mitigation
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Schedule‑driven execution
• Supplier performance management
• Regulatory and contractual compliance
• Data‑driven decision‑making
• Executive communication

Success Measures

• Material availability to support program milestones
• Reduction in shortages and expedited recovery cycle time
• On‑time delivery performance
• Inventory health and cost performance
• Supplier responsiveness and execution
• Compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

Role is open to onsite, hybrid or remote