Job Title: Principal, Supply Chain Program ManagementJob Code: 41700Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description:The Supply Chain Advisor serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), enabling more efficient and effective resolution of contractual and compliance-related matters. This role provides advisory support to ensure appropriate escalation of issues, improve the quality and consistency of submissions to OGC, and reduce unnecessary legal involvement where matters can be resolved within Supply Chain.
This role will, within policy and procedural limits, advise purchasing professionals and program managers on subcontract matters such as warranty interpretation, limitation of liability, termination for convenience or default, indemnification, and other subcontract terms and risks. The role will also advise on novations/assignments, software licensing for Commercial and Free and Open-Source Software, basic intellectual property provisions, teaming agreements and other collaborative agreements, proprietary information agreements, and other agreement types.
The position requires deep expertise in terms and conditions, strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, and the ability to translate complex contractual concepts into clear, actionable guidance. This role operates in a highly collaborative environment and relies on influence rather than authority to drive alignment across the Segment.
This position does not act on behalf of OGC or provide legal approval but works in close partnership with OGC to support timely and well-informed decision-making.
Essential Functions:- Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and OGC for contractual and compliance-related matters
- Provide guidance on when escalation to OGC is required based on established policies
- Review and refine submissions to OGC to ensure clarity, completeness, and appropriate context
- Identify opportunities to resolve issues within Supply Chain, reducing unnecessary legal escalation
- Support tracking and visibility of matters routed to OGC
- Partner closely with OGC to facilitate timely resolution of issues
- Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain personnel on contractual matters and best practices
- Promote consistent application of policies related to OGC engagement across the segment
- Develop templates, playbooks, and standardized processes in coordination with Counsel
- Assist with maintenance of business process and policies, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements and laws/regulations
Qualifications:- Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with US Government (FAR/DFARS) contract procurement process, contracts/licenses, Other Transaction Authority, and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations.
Preferred Additional Skills:- Strong knowledge of contract terms and conditions and contractual risk considerations
- Strong communication skills with ability to clearly convey complex concepts to non-legal audiences
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and work across a matrixed organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret contractual clauses (cybersecurity, warranty, indemnity, liability, IP, termination) within scope of delegation and boundaries defined by policy/procedure
- Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business objectives
- Experience developing or improving processes for escalation and decision-making
