We are seeking a Lead Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) mission.
In this critical role, the MPM will serve as a Material Control Account Management (CAM) partner, sharing responsibility for material cost control, baseline integrity, earned value performance, and material execution against program milestones. The role requires strong leadership across engineering, finance, planning, and supply chain to ensure material readiness, cost discipline, and schedule performance for mission-critical hardware.
This position works in close coordination with the program’s Primary Material CAM, providing additional depth and execution support while maintaining clear alignment on material cost, variance analysis, and recovery actions. The role is ideal for a candidate who is comfortable operating in a shared CAM environment, balancing material execution with cost and performance accountability.
The MPM reports to the Material Operations & Strategies (MO&S) Associate Director and serves as a supporting Material CAM on the program, partnering closely with the Primary Material CAM, Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
The MPM works with the Material Planner organization to review and validate purchase requisitions for material scope, quantity, cost, and funding alignment, ensuring procurement execution supports the approved material baseline. While planners and buyers execute transactions, the MPM maintains shared accountability for material cost, schedule, and risk visibility
Applicant needs to be energetic, resilient, and creative in supporting corporate reporting requirements throughout program manufacturing execution obligations. Must be able to promote a team atmosphere and help cultivate improved communication lines with agile problem-solving solutions.
Primary Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):
Support the Primary Material CAM in maintaining material cost baseline, EAC/ETC updates, variance analysis, and earned value performance
Analyze material cost and schedule variances and drive corrective actions in coordination with the Primary CAM, Program Management, and Finance
Ensure engineering changes and material execution remain aligned with approved material budgets
Provide clear material cost, performance, and risk inputs for Program Management Reviews (PMRs)Aligning with program teams, leading cross-functional supply chain efforts, and driving communication across stakeholders.
Ensure material readiness to support manufacturing execution and fluctuating build requirements
Drive supplier performance recovery for late, high-risk, or constrained materials in alignment with CAM priorities
Lead material risk identification and mitigation efforts for long-lead and capacity-constrained items
Coordinate supplier execution with planning, logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams
Act as a key liaison between Global Supply Chain and Program Management for material execution topics
Participate in Engineering Review Boards to assess material cost and schedule impacts of technical changes
Partner closely with the Primary CAM to maintain consistent messaging and escalation posture
Leverage ERP and reporting tools to track material performance, risks, and trends
Support corporate and program-level reporting tied to material cost, schedule, and execution performance
Basic Qualifications
BA degree and 8+years in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field. MBA or MS and 6+ years of related experience
3+ years of proven experience leading supply chain efforts in a defense or high-complexity manufacturing environment
Experience working in a shared or supporting Control Account Management (CAM) role, including cost tracking, variance analysis, and coordination with a primary CAM preferred
Experience implementing cost reduction and supplier innovation initiatives within a defense supply chain environment.
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement
Requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities to understand and facilitate complex supply chain decision-making
Strong project management skills
Proven ability to be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting efforts to achieve goals
Excellent written and oral communications skills at all levels both internally and externally with customers and suppliers
Ability to work in a fast-paced situation with continuous innovation and flexibility in an on-site manufacturing environment
Must be able to collaborate and effectively influence across multiple functions to achieve supply chain performance requirements
High level of proficiency in MS Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as AS9100, FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one is required
Preferred Qualifications
Deltek Costpoint experience
Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
Experience with AI-based procurement tools, supplier performance dashboards, and digital twins for material planning
Subcontracts/Procurement Experience
Supplier relationship management experience
Previous mechanical or electronic manufacturing environment experience a plus
Supply chain certification: APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM
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Original Posting: January 28, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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