The Mgr III-Supply Chain Lead for the Ground Systems and Services (“GSS”) Strategic Business Unit (“SBU”) will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong alignment between the Supply Chain organization and the GSS SBU, ensuring Supply Chain requirements across the SBU portfolio of programs and pursuits are clearly understood, appropriately staffed, and addressed in a manner which meets or exceeds program expectations. This position represents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, independent Supply Chain Professional to enable consistent, strategic supply chain partnership with and performance in support of SBU programs and pursuits. This professional will partner with peers across the Supply Chain and the SBU to develop clear supply chain strategies in support of pursuits / proposals, ensure competitive and accurate Supply Chain bids, ensure supply base performs to plan, and manage risks & opportunities as appropriate during program execution. A matrixed resource, this position will functionally report directly to the Senior Director of Supply Chain with dotted line accountability to the Vice President and General Manager of the GSS SBU. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit (“SCU”) plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations, and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership. What You’ll Do: • Develop and implement the supply chain (“SC”) strategy for the SC life cycle from proposal/capture through sustainment in support of the SBU; a business portfolio of moderate to high complexity in terms of program variety, size, scope of requirements and volume of Supply Chain managed content. • Lead, train, develop, and provide strategic direction to the team of supply chain professionals responsible for executing SC acquisition strategies, while coordinating resources, overseeing and reporting status, resolving issues and providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring. • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement. • Develop and implement strategies to improve subcontractor performance, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and subcontract administration. • Provide guidance and support to subcontract professionals on identifying and managing supplier risks and opportunities while ensuring supplier performance issues are known and resolved in a timely manner. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and submit high-quality subcontract proposals which meet customer requirements and company goals. • Enable end-to-end SC strategies across the SBU portfolios and proactive supplier engagement strategies across the Corporation by partnering with peers in SC, Manufacturing, Engineering and the PMO to support make/buy, design for supply chain and technology roadmap initiatives. • Serve as Supply Chain Management Leader and “single point of contact” for the SBU/SC Leadership in tasks such as status of SC actions, supplier relationship/issue resolution, long range program/proposal/IRAD supply base planning and coordination of financial forecasting for SBU material sales. • Assign or perform the role of the SC proposal lead responsible for identifying, coordinating and presenting to SC leadership the complete SC input (to include priced BOM, subcontract status, direct SC labor inputs, etc.) for review and approval prior to final submission to the program and/or release of the proposal. • Ensure the SC input to proposals, programs, and other operations are compliant with regulatory requirements and conducted in accordance with BAE Systems best practices. • Keep apprised and provide regular status to the SBUs on all SC aspects of a portfolio of proposals, programs, or other functions, even those worked by Subcontract Leads and Managers, geographically dispersed and/or co-located with other SBUs. • Work with SC and SBU management to determine staffing requirements and assign / hire appropriate staff to be engaged in the winning and execution of on-going business and programs for BAE Systems and the business area staff as required. • Own the 3-5 year SC Strategy as it relates to this position; develop the tactical continuous improvement plan specific to those elements of the strategy associated with SC proposal and execution management. • Partner with fellow SC, ITS and Operations Leaders to develop the technology roadmap and KPI / metric reports required to measure and effectively demonstrate the real time performance of SC on a program / pursuit basis, and overall value-add this organization delivers to BAE Systems. • Select, motivate, and counsel employees; administer salary and budget programs; ensure employee safety; plan, organize, integrate and measure work performed within the department. • Resolve SC resource, personnel or general performance problems with impacted parties internal or external to BAE Systems. • Resolve business problems with BAE Systems SBU/SC management, suppliers, or customer representatives; provide guidance to the same regarding performance measurement and regulatory compliance. • Possess effective leadership skills including program management, change management, have a demonstrated ability to build and develop organizational talent, and ability to operate effectively in a matrix structure. • Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives. • Manage the implementation of new or existing internal policies and procedures; support SBU/SC-level requests and special projects in support of continuous improvement. • Understand business and program requirements and document cost, schedule, and technical performance impacts of SC activity to BAE Systems operating plans. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.