Supply Chain Program Manager I (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States. The role requires travel averaging 25%, with occasional extensive travel, and U.S. citizenship plus the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Estimated starting salary: $108,496.89–$149,183.22 per year, plus annual performance-based incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, defense, and national security technologies, including next-generation airborne command and control systems.

What you will do

• Manage supply chain cost, technical, and schedule performance for complex programs and proposals.
• Lead Supply Chain Management Plans, sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, make-or-buy assessments, and supply-base development.
• Supervise Supply Chain Project Coordinators and coordinate with subcontractors, procurement, engineering, operations, program management, and business management.
• Develop supplier Statements of Work, data requirements, flow-downs, dashboards, recovery plans, and program status reports.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, qualify alternate sources, and support competitive and compliant proposal solutions.
• Track budgets and schedules using Earned Value Management, including CPI, SPI, variance analysis, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical or engineering concentration, or equivalent relevant technical experience; 11 years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• 7 or more years of experience in operations or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and program management.
• Experience across product life-cycle phases such as prototyping, development, qualification, certification, production, and sustainment.
• Experience with the Department of Defense and aerospace and defense sectors, including defense, aircraft, aerospace, electronics, software, or other high-tech commodities.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• CPSM, PMP, Institute for Supply Management, or Defense Acquisition University certification.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAA regulations, AS9100, cybersecurity, or related industry requirements.
• Experience with Ivalua, CostPoint, or other MRP/ERP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 150% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional employee benefits.
• Performance-based annual incentive pay.