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Senior Associate, Material Management

L3Harris

Chantilly, VAJob$60–112K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$60–112K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Additional Clearances, requiredSecurity clearance, required

Job overview

L3Harris seeks a Senior Associate, Material Manager in Chantilly, Virginia, to support Intel and Cyber operations through effective material management. The role manages material requirements, inventory data, procurement, and supply chain issues, while coordinating with procurement, engineering, and program management teams. The candidate will help improve material planning and supply chain efficiency and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance and additional clearances as required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MRP Knowledge, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCommunication, requiredProject Management, nice to haveMachining, nice to haveManufacturing, nice to haveManufacturing Methods, nice to haveComposites, nice to haveMetals, nice to haveElectronics, nice to haveProject Management Tools, nice to haveResource Planning, nice to haveScheduling, nice to haveCost Monitoring, nice to haveBudget Management, nice to haveAviation Manufacturing, nice to haveMilitary Systems Manufacturing, nice to havePerformance Metrics, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to havePeople Skills, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to havePower BI, nice to haveData Analytics, nice to haveLean Practices, nice to have5S, nice to haveSix Sigma, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, required2+ Years Related Experience, requiredGraduate Degree or Equivalent, required0-2 Years Related Experience, required6+ Years Related Experience, requiredDoD Clearance, requiredAdditional Clearances, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Material Management

Job Code: 47538

Job Location: Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Reg: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday of f

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a skilled and motivated Material Manager to join our dynamic team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will possess MRP knowledge, strong analytical skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient management of materials to support our Intel and Cyber operations.

In this role, the Senior Associate, Material Manager will plan and establish operational objectives for their team; maintain workflow and productivity; and ensure weekly, monthly and/or annual objectives are achieved. Strong communication skills are required to work with parties inside and outside of the department to explain and interpret policies and procedures, and to make improvements to processes. This position requires practical knowledge in managing projects and processes, and it requires a strong knowledge of Machining and Manufacturing. In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group, which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

  • Utilize knowledge of MRP systems to manage material requirements, inventory data and procurement process, while ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.

  • Work closely with procurement, engineering and program management teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain disruptions or delays.

  • Generate and analyze reports on inventory status, material usage and supply chain performance.

  • Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

  • Ensure all material management practices comply with industry regulations, company policies and quality standards.

  • Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving material planning and supply chain efficiency.

  • Identify, analyze and resolve material shortages, delays and other supply chain issues.

  • Able to obtain and maintain DoD clearance and additional clearances as required.

Qualifications:

  • Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics.

  • Prior experience in using computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring is desirable.

  • Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses.

  • Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing

  • Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office products.

  • Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.

  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

  • Experience with Power BI or data analytics.

  • Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S, six sigma, etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington, D.C. area is $60,000- $112.000 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,487 open Supply Chain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–112K/yr
  • Virginia median$86–139K/yr122 salary ranges
  • US median$95–165K/yr3,146 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $86K, is 26% below the Virginia median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Supply Chain salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 182 open Supply Chain jobs in Virginia and 5,487 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Supply Chain postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,948 postings).
Education
2,280 of the 5,487 open Supply Chain jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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