Supply Chain Program Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. General Dynamics Mission Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
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.
Responsibilities for this Position
Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support the supply chain management team by conducting supplier risk assessments, capacity analysis. and identification of alternative suppliers to support our defense customers. A background in supplier relationship management, supplier risk assessments, and data analytics is required. The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible to identify and mitigate supplier risks, as well as pursue supplier opportunities. In addition to direct program involvement, this position may require supplier/customer site visits to assess supplier performance, quality, and capacity constraints, and consolidate the analyses into executive-level briefings. Working knowledge of supplier risk assessment tools, ERP systems, and a familiarity with defense programs is preferred.
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Fully proficient knowledge of procurement practices and principles, including quality processes, counterfeit parts, supplier risk management, and other compliance requirements such as federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements/DFAR, and local laws
- Strong knowledge in assigned commodities and advanced decision-making skills
- Solid analytical and negotiation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration to assess supplier issues and opportunities, commodity business plans, market trends, pricing, and product availability
- Strong knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP systems
What sets you apart:
- Superior attention to detail skills
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Professional acumen and general business awareness
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
This role can be remote, flex or onsite.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range
USD $91,211.00 - USD $98,694.00 /Yr.Company Overview
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