Manager Supply Chain Programs 2

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 based in the United States. This is a leadership opportunity focused on supply chain proposal strategy, pricing, estimating, and program execution within a complex defense environment. You will lead a team of proposal professionals while coordinating closely with program management, pricing, contracts, finance, and supply chain stakeholders. The role plays a critical part in supporting strategic captures, major proposals, and post-award activities across multiple contract types. You will help ensure pricing and estimating activities are accurate, compliant, competitive, and delivered on schedule. The position combines people leadership with operational oversight, process improvement, risk management, and executive communication. Success requires strong knowledge of government acquisition requirements and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The role is remote within the United States, with travel required as needed. Lead the day-to-day management, mentoring, training, and career development of a team of supply chain and proposal professionals. Support strategic captures and major proposals by overseeing pricing, estimating, planning, and supply chain activities from pre-proposal through post-award execution. Manage the operational aspects of new and ongoing proposals while serving as a key liaison between program management, planning, Integrated Product Team leads, pricing, contracts, finance, and supply chain functions. Establish priorities and coordinate resources effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment. Ensure supply chain proposal pricing is thoroughly reviewed, validated, and approved before submission and incorporation into broader sector proposals. Ensure estimating and purchasing activities comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. Identify compliance concerns and operational risks, advise leadership, and support the development and implementation of appropriate risk management plans. Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) proposal audits in coordination with internal review leadership and relevant stakeholders. Participate in major pricing and supply chain initiatives, including Non-Advocate Reviews (NAR), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), and Color Team reviews. Develop strategic plans and communicate priorities, recommendations, risks, and progress effectively to senior leadership. Make operational decisions within the assigned area of responsibility while maintaining accountability for team performance and professional development. Develop and implement agile processes and continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen pricing, estimating, and supply chain policies, procedures, and overall business performance. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, or a related discipline with at least 8 years of directly relevant experience , or a master's degree in a related discipline with at least 6 years of directly relevant experience . Demonstrated experience supporting defense proposals and key capture activities . Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS , and other applicable government acquisition regulations. Strong understanding of cost accounting, pricing, and estimating methodologies, including the ability to develop and apply cost improvement curves and related factors. Experience working collaboratively across supply chain, program, pricing, finance, and business organizations to achieve shared objectives while maintaining compliance throughout the proposal and acquisition lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement process improvements across pricing and estimating policies, procedures, and operations. Strong leadership and people-management capabilities, includ