Principal Supply Chain Analyst | Government Compliance

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Danbury
Oct 24, 2024
Job ID:109451 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Naval Power Systems' commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more! Job Summary DRS is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Government Compliance Analyst to join our Supply Chain team in the Danbury, CT area to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career within DRS. What You Will Do Develop complex analyses to ensure supply chain compliance Understand business forecasts and pinpoint any areas of vulnerability of company requirements, making recommendations on how to proactively reduce risk Lead procurement kick-off meetings with the procurement team defining the scope of the award and expectations on order placement Evaluate the contract flow downs from the Contracts department and ensure the appropriate flow-downs are identified and passed on to Purchasing Interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details Measure Target Costs against Proposal Costs and work with Supply Chain Management on methods to meet targets Consolidate requisitions to obtain leverage pricing Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate Supply Chain Manager on the progress of order placement Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles Be the communication interface between commodity buyers and their suppliers with the program teams Attend weekly Program meetings and identify any "potential" issues that can be addressed early on Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures Demonstrated leadership and management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution" Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations Strong customer interface skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #NPS