Staff Engineer Manufacturing

Manages and Interprets schedules from suppliers/subcontractors to understand impact on program schedule and milestones. Develop and manage the SMT RAIL/action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with the supplier/subcontractors & internal actions within NG Marine Systems NGMS. Manage supplier performance, open orders, delivery and dock dates. Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations. Develop NGMS Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders. Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for NGMS Request for Information (RFIs) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc. Responsible for NGMS proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations. Prepare executive level briefings and develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, tools for intervention, and problem solving with element leads, business management and customers Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience to include supply chain, program management, business management or related, Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related or an additional 4 years of related experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related in lieu of a Bachelors degree. At least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries At least 3 years of financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems At least 2 years of experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role) Must be a US Citizen Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Experience providing strategic direction regarding Program Management or Supply Chain products, processes, applications, and technology. Supplier Management Experience on a Program in US Government Contracts Experience with technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations. Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities. Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM).