Senior Material Program Lead – Defense Supply Chain

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

ESPP

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Material Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain strategies for complex defense programs and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in compliance with U.S. regulations.

The role emphasizes supplier leadership, risk mitigation, earned value management, and cross-functional coordination to support mission-critical objectives; travel is ~15% and onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related.
• 7+ years of material program management experience, or 5+ years with a related degree.
• Experience with CAM responsibilities, cost, schedule, resources, and performance.
• Broad supply chain background including procurement, planning, production control, cost estimating, and EVMS.
• Experience engaging with external customers and cross-functional coordination.
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems and material management.
• Defense supply chain environment knowledge and US government regulations.
• Willingness to travel >15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with program cost and schedule.
• Monitor program supply chain metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Lead risk and opportunity management and ROMB briefings.
• Provide material program management leadership for program reviews.
• Lead material management related proposal activities and pricing inputs.
• Develop and track budgets, sales forecasts, and EACs.
• Contribute to standard processes, tools, and reporting for supply chain.
• Travel approximately 15% to support mission requirements.

Skills

Supply chain management

External customer engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

EVMS reporting tools

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Material Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain strategies for complex defense programs and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in compliance with U.S. regulations.

The role emphasizes supplier leadership, risk mitigation, earned value management, and cross-functional coordination to support mission-critical objectives; travel is ~15% and onsite work is required.