Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA
D&Z Federal DivisionRole Overview
D&Z Federal Division is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA. This is a contract role in Herndon. Part of D&Z Federal Division's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Senior Supply Chain Program Manager needed for a Contract opportunity with SOC’s client to work onsite in Herndon, VA.
Contract Length: 6+ months, possibility to extend
The Senior Supply Chain Program Manager will use their past experience in Supply Chain and/or Program or Product Management to lead a cross functional team to develop a robust Supply Chain Strategy, and execute for key programs across the MIS Programs/Products. In collaboration with functional leaders, the Lead MPM will institute tailored “right sized” practices and approaches for successful execution on early engineering design efforts, to complete product life cycle with a focus risk and opportunity management to ensure top notch execution. The Senior SCPM will be responsible for program cost, schedule and compliance with internal and external regulations with respect to materials and subcontracts.
In this highly visible role, the Senior SCPM will collaborate across functions and be part of the Supply Chain team serving as a key interface to Program and Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Operations. This individual will also be a Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain and Programmatic Practices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing strategies and actions to baseline and improve both supplier and customer on time delivery.
- Ensure timely completion of all material and subcontract program milestones.
- Be accountable for the material and subcontract program budgets, and drive actions to improve financial performance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and other functions for key Products/Programs.
- Analyze key performance indicators and identify challenged areas and champion continued improvements.
- Lead others by influence in a matrixed environment.
- Develop Supply Chain Estimates utilizing Risk & Opportunity for Best Case, Most Likely, and Worst case for ETC’s and New business Captures.
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external laws and regulations.
- Assist Program Finance in Rolling up quarterly financial status against the AOP and Short Term Forecast, EAC and ETC.
- Ensure customer flow down requirements are communicated and documented through the Supply Base.
- Manage key supplier performance and relationships.
- Lead Supplier Recovery Strategies with transparency in Reporting Supply Chain status and communicating critical issues to internal stakeholders with solution focused actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.
- Experience in Supply Chain and Program Management execution across a Product Life Cycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR etc.).
- Ability to communicate effectively, to internal executive leadership or line management both written and verbally.
- New Business Proposals / Capture Experience on competitive and/or sole source pursuits.
- Demonstrated Management and Leadership experience.
- Subcontractor Management through various stages of development through production.
- Ability to break large complex issues into smaller individual approaches to achieve business objectives.
- Earned Value Management experience / Previous Control Account Manager experience.
- Expertise in FAR, DFARS, ITAR.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing technical statements of work
- PMP Certification
- Advanced degree
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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Estimated Min Rate: $43.75
Estimated Max Rate: $62.50
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How do I apply for the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA position at D&Z Federal Division?
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Where is the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA position at D&Z Federal Division located?
This position is based in Herndon. D&Z Federal Division has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA at D&Z Federal Division earn?
D&Z Federal Division has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA role at D&Z Federal Division posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (66 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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