Supplier Program Manager

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Supplier Program Manager to help us create the future of flight.

This position is on site at Manassas, VA but requires a high level of business travel. The role is not a people manager; it serves as the primary point of contact for suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct oversight and management of strategies, performance, and development of large‑scale products and services.
• Manage technical, business, product delivery, quality, and in‑service aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Establish operating plans to monitor performance against plan and identify and manage all aspects of supplier statement of work, contractual commitments, and performance.
• Provide technical and business guidance to integrate strategic supply chain activities.
• Lead stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases.
• Conduct and guide supplier assessments; develop current and projected work statements.
• Lead and establish the basis for recovery, corrective and preventative action plans.
• Communicate supplier and organization performance plans, risks, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute work movement plans.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical education; 14+ years of related work experience, or equivalent combinations such as PhD with 9 years, Master with 12 years, or 18 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to multi‑task on various projects while maintaining accuracy of data.
• Highly flexible and able to adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Basic math calculations; ability to read specifications and blueprints.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must be a U.S. person.
• No security clearance required, but must possess the ability to obtain a clearance if the need arises.

• Basic knowledge of standard engineering concepts, practices, and procedures within an aerospace environment.

• Must be able to travel to various domestic third‑party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (25‑30%).

• Minimum Range: $ to $
• Maximum Range: $ to $

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. In the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid‑prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers.

Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.