Leidos Holding
Associate Director, Global Supply Chain
Leidos Holding, Reston, VA
Description
The Digital Modernization Sector of Leidos is seeking an Associate Director, Global Supply Chain to support its Federal Civil IT Business Area in Reston, VA, or other remote locations in the US. This role will lead full life cycle ("cradle-to-grave") of subcontract management and supply chain activities for a portfolio of Federal Civilian IT and Health IT ("Business Areas") programs with $800 million in annual revenue and directly manage at least ten (10) team members.
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain is accountable for all operational procurement activities to include new business capture and program execution. The Associate Director is responsible for governance, organizational development and execution of the functions associated with the proposal, administration, compliance and risk management of the assigned Business Areas' Global Supply Chain. The selected candidate will be a motivated leader and a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Additionally, this role will be expected to work collaboratively with the product, business development and proposal teams to develop partnerships to drive differentiation that will support significant growth and superior execution opportunities. This includes being a subject matter expert, understanding supplier technology and capabilities and new upcoming offerings. The Associate Director will lead the development of corporate and business briefing material for the executive team, along with communications to the overall enterprise.
This role reports to the Director, Global Supply Chain.
The duties of the Associate Director include:
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Range: Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
The Digital Modernization Sector of Leidos is seeking an Associate Director, Global Supply Chain to support its Federal Civil IT Business Area in Reston, VA, or other remote locations in the US. This role will lead full life cycle ("cradle-to-grave") of subcontract management and supply chain activities for a portfolio of Federal Civilian IT and Health IT ("Business Areas") programs with $800 million in annual revenue and directly manage at least ten (10) team members.
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain is accountable for all operational procurement activities to include new business capture and program execution. The Associate Director is responsible for governance, organizational development and execution of the functions associated with the proposal, administration, compliance and risk management of the assigned Business Areas' Global Supply Chain. The selected candidate will be a motivated leader and a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Additionally, this role will be expected to work collaboratively with the product, business development and proposal teams to develop partnerships to drive differentiation that will support significant growth and superior execution opportunities. This includes being a subject matter expert, understanding supplier technology and capabilities and new upcoming offerings. The Associate Director will lead the development of corporate and business briefing material for the executive team, along with communications to the overall enterprise.
This role reports to the Director, Global Supply Chain.
The duties of the Associate Director include:
- Leading full life cycle subcontract management activities for programs within the Business Areas, including but not limited to: proposal support activities, negotiations of non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, preparation of solicitations packages to subcontractors, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiations of terms and conditions, award of subcontracts, subcontract administration, issue resolution and closeout activities.
- Developing strategy for competitions, negotiations, and managing subcontractor/supplier performance
- Ensuring that subcontract files are appropriately reviewed and approved in accordance with the Authority to Operate and in compliance with all contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations, conducting regular file audits
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with other functions and suppliers to solve issues of varying degrees of complexity
- Ensuring that customer solicitations are reviewed for potential risks, including compliance with requirements
- Developing prime contract flow down documents
- Working closely with cross-functional leadership, to ensure subcontracting activities are carried out in a manner consistent with prime contract requirements, financial and operational objectives. Collaborating on and driving resolution of procurement issues affecting performance.
- Monitoring supplier compliance, including timely delivery of deliverables, in coordination with the operations
- Resolving supplier performance and/or quality issues in collaboration with operational leadership
- Advising operations leadership on procurement issues
- Promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs
- Key supplier advocate and interface with Supply Chain, business development, and product organizations
- Intimate knowledge of supplier's capabilities, technology, program support and capacity
- Support strategic initiatives involving suppliers
- Negotiate supplier agreements, as necessary, to support partnerships
- Participate, plan, execute events including performance reviews that showcase the supplier to the Business Area leadership
- Support Business Area pipeline opportunities
- Managing procurement professionals in executing day-to-day activities. Providing training, mentorship to a team with varied levels of proficiencies. Conducting performance reviews, define development actions, identify and engage with top talent on the team.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Must be US Citizen.
- Prefer experience in subcontracting services with knowledge of materials, hardware and software
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions and understanding of negotiation techniques.
- Experience in subcontracting, supplier relationship management, and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation, subcontracts administration, and contractor/subcontractor performance management
- Four years' experience, or leadership experience, managing a team of 5 - 7 people.
- Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types (Time and Materials, Fixed Price, Firm Fixed Unit Price, Cost Plus), interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
- Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR
- Working knowledge of CPSR compliance requirements.
- Executive presence and strong business acumen
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships internally and externally
- Comfortable working with executives and representing functional plans and priorities to senior leaders
- Drive organizational efficiencies and savings to the business
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Costpoint
- Demonstrated ability to energize a geographically dispersed team of professionals at various levels
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and/or manage change
- CPSM, CPC or CFCM, ISM, APICS, PMI PMP, or other relevant professional certification(s)
Pay Range: Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
#Remote
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.