Defense Supply Chain Risk Policy Consultant

Technical Assent is passionate about services – in government, business, and not-for-profit. We design exceptional service experiences, engineer them to be robust, and deliver real capability and business outcomes for our clients. You will be working on government programs that have strategic importance to our clients.  Your team will work IN and ON the client’s core mission – helping them to deliver their services day-to-day while simultaneously looking for opportunities to improve.  Our work is Driven by Evidence, Grounded in Understanding, and Focused on Impact.   

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Managing Consultant will support the office responsible for providing policy, oversight, and governance for SCRM equities across the Department. This individual will advise on enterprise SCRM strategy, help coordinate Department-wide implementation efforts, and support the office’s role in establishing consistent processes, clarifying responsibilities, and enabling senior leader decision-making. The role requires strong Defense experience, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups. 

Responsibilities 

• Advise the office on DoW SCRM policy, oversight, governance, and enterprise coordination. 

• Support development, refinement, and implementation of SCRM governance structures, processes, and decision rights. 

• Assist in tracking and managing SCRM equities, issues, risks, and dependencies across DoW stakeholders. 

• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision papers, talking points, and status updates for senior leaders. 

• Coordinate with DoW offices, commands, and mission stakeholders to align policy implementation and issue resolution. 

• Translate policy, executive orders, and governance requirements into practical guidance and actionable steps. 

• Support development of oversight mechanisms, reporting cadences, and performance measures. 

• Help identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improved SCRM execution across the Department. 

• Facilitate communication up, out, and across the Department on SCRM priorities and decisions. 

• Support senior advisory activities for the client in meetings, forums, and working groups. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Our team combines the creative and the pragmatic to deliver the results that matter most to our clients.  We see beauty when art and science come together. 

• We seek self-starters, people who are confident in tackling challenges independently and bringing this to high-performing teams.  We continually seek feedback from our customers and employees, looking for opportunities to grow. 

• We are a small company which gives you an essential voice in shaping our culture.  You will help grow our culture, and you will grow from experience, too. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience & Education Requirements: 

• Secret clearance required. 

• Bachelor's Degree plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in SCRM, supply chain, logistics, acquisition, or related defense/federal work. 

• Strong DoW experience with demonstrated familiarity working across multiple offices or senior stakeholder groups. 

• Deep understanding of DoW supply chain risk management policy, processes, and executive orders. 

• Experience supporting policy, oversight, governance, or enterprise coordination efforts. 

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and influence decisions. 

• Experience developing executive-level briefings, recommendations, and decision support materials. 

• Ability to analyze issues, identify risks, and support mitigation and escalation efforts. 

• Ability to operate at a senior advisory level in a complex DoW environment. 

Work Authorization Requirements: 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10-20 years of relevant experience. 

• Senior Military Officer or equivalent senior executive-level DoW experience. 

• Experience supporting office-level or enterprise-level policy and governance functions. 

• Familiarity with defense industrial base risk, critical dependencies, and supplier resilience. 

• Experience driving alignment across multiple organizations with competing priorities. 

• Prior experience advising senior DoW leaders on SCRM policy and governance matters. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Salary: $155,000-$180,000 annually, commensurate with experience 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching  

• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability  

• Flexible PTO  

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts  

• OneMedical primary care membership 

• Annual Learning & Development benefit to support your career growth  

• Wellness benefit  

• Mobile phone stipend  

• Charitable contribution matching 

Technical Assent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.