Sr Manager Procurement Compliance

The Procurement Compliance Manager role within Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a critical position that operates within the Supply Chain Operations team. This role is designed for an individual with extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and commercial contracting principles. The Procurement Compliance Manager will serve as a business advisor to Supply Management teams, providing expertise on all facets of Federal contract administration activities. This includes managing complex and strategic high-value sub-contractual matters that directly impact SNC’s revenue generation and retention. The position requires quick judgment and the ability to analyze significant issues, identifying resolutions that align with the SNC's objectives. In this role, the manager will be responsible for overseeing SNC Procurement Compliance, Training, Process and Procedures (and updates), ensuring SNC’s purchasing system, Source-to-Pay, is current and compliant and assigning or working the completion of various Supply Chain projects. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Supply Management, Program Management, Corporate Compliance and DCMA/DCAA is essential. The manager will also review and analyze supply management matters to ensure clarity and inform the team's strategy. Attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams on various items are crucial for success in this position. The Procurement Compliance Manager will compile and analyze procurement-related data, maintain historical information and documentation, and proactively identify and analyze procurement and subcontract related issues. This role also involves ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and SNC's procurement policies and practices. The manager will guide and coordinate their teams and approve activities for assigned Buyers, providing guidance to internal teams throughout all phases of the procurement lifecycle. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with peers, internal leadership, and customers. The manager will monitor Supply Management activity to identify risk areas and opportunities for maximizing compliance and best practice results. This role is integral to ensuring that SCM operations are carried out consistently and compliantly, facilitating business growth and supporting the development of a comprehensive body of knowledge related to SNC acquisition policy, procedures, and guidance.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide expertise on Government procurement regulation, supply chain, purchasing and subcontracting
• Advise supply management teams on contracts administration matters
• Handle complex and strategic high-value procurement and subcontract matters that impact business area revenue and schedules
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external peers and customers
• Review and analyze supply chain matters to inform team strategy.
• Compile and analyze procurement-related data and maintain historical documentation
• Identify and analyze procurement issues and solve standard/routine activities
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and SNC's procurement policies
• Guide and coordinate procurements and approval activities 
• Conduct reviews of complex subcontract actions and develop tactical action plans
• Monitor assigned supply management procurements, subcontracts, process and procedures to identify risk areas and opportunities for efficiency maximization

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • Relevant work experience may substitute for required education
• Typically, 10+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement experience, which includes 6+ years of management experience
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Lifecycle
• Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) experience – Lead
• Experience reviewing, understanding and advisement on multiple contract types (e.g., T&M (Time and Materials), FFP (Fixed Firm Price), CPFF (Cost Plus Fixed Fee), CPIF (Cost Plus Incentive Fee)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Business
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certification: Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
• Demonstrated desire for continuous professional growth

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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.