Senior Supply Chain Risk Manager

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a proactive and analytical Senior Supply Chain Risk Manager (SCRM) that is inquisitive, comprehends the complexities of modern supply chains, and possesses the critical thinking skills necessary to develop innovative solutions.

The right candidate will bring SCRM analytical and tactical expertise to the team. You will apply those skills while working closely with other Supply Chain professionals, business units, and cross-functional teams to ensure risk awareness and management are at the forefront of decision-making. You will share risk intelligence, analyze new vulnerabilities, and provide risk strategy recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of SCRM, software trends, and technologies.
• High Proficiency in or strong knowledge base in Supply Chain operations policies, including Supply Chain Risk and business continuity.
• High Proficiency and understanding in conducting research and using scientific methods to achieve outcomes as demonstrated by research experience, such as previous employment as a research assistant.
• Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while demonstrating strong presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DoDI01, NDAA 889 (and related DFARS clauses).
• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, 800-71
• Knowledge of the Defense Industrial Base and the federal procurement process.
• Comfortable writing documents for executive leadership such as talking points, read-a-heads, and strategies.
• Experience with risk management frameworks.
• Primary owner of Enterprise-wide supply chain risk management in collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risk while complying with industry standards.
• Oversee the maintenance and continuing development of tools, metrics, and processes to guide the SCRM team’s work and drive continuous improvements.
• Present risk analyses and recommendations to leadership and other key stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and provide training to larger Supply Chain and cross-functional teams as needed to support SCRM activities.
• Continuously conduct research, monitor events, understand market conditions, and report findings related to potential supply chain disruptions along with mitigation recommendations.
• Develop SCRM strategies and action plans with partners to build resiliency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 10 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
• Experience as a Supply Chain Manager in ecosystems within global markets.
• Experience influencing decision making and policy changes across an organization.
• Experience in Business Continuity Planning.
• Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in rapidly changing, high stress environment.
• Strong candidate is decisive and action oriented.
• Proven fluency in Microsoft Applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans