Principal Supply Chain Professional

Nightwing

• $100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in Contracts and Supply Chain, including Acquisition and Subcontract Management.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required; CI Polygraph preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and contract types (Cost Reimbursement, FFP, etc.).
  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, or equivalent experience; advanced degrees preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in customer relationship development and performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Support proposal preparation and lead contract negotiations.
  • Interface professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Assist senior management with supplier and customer issues.
  • Draft and review prime contracts and subcontracts for compliance.
  • Research compliance matters and summarize issues with recommendations.
  • Negotiate business deals and manage contract governance.
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a cross-business team (CBT).
  • Manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity and intelligence projects.
  • Access to talented colleagues passionate about their work.
  • Focus on driving innovation and solving complex problems.
Full Job Description
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing Supply Chain has a unique position for a Supply Chain Professional to support a program within the Special Projects ELITE (SPE) Strategic Business Unit. This role requires working in an environment with advanced supply chain experience, with a variety of government and commercial customers and suppliers, and an advanced level of program management acumen.

In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will need to be competent in both Customer and Supplier facing roles. This includes demonstrated expertise across multiple disciplines including requirements definition, proposal support, sourcing, negotiation and execution, performance management and contract closeout. The ideal candidate will skillfully manage and be directly accountable for ensuing overall contract and supply chain performance. This person must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives and must be able to professionally interface with internal stakeholders and customer management.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Support proposal preparation, lead negotiation, administration and closeout.
  • Ability to interface with the customer in a professional manner.
  • Provide support to senior management regarding customer and supplier issues.
  • Draft, review and negotiate prime contracts and modifications, subcontracts/subcontract modifications to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as public law requirements.
  • Summarize issues, research compliance matters, interpret regulations, identify risks, and formulate recommendations.
  • Negotiate sound business deals with and provide governance to all stakeholders who are delivering solutions for the contract and subcontract.
  • Work well as a member of the cross-business team (CBT), and foster teamwork with both external and internal customers.
  • Handle several assignments concurrently while maintaining schedule deadlines.


Required Skills:
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of Contracts and Supply Chain with Acquisition/Procurement, Subcontract Management, Negotiations, or related fields.
  • U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for day one of employment.
  • Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance; minimum CI Polygraph. Must be willing to upgrade. Desired clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Must be willing to work onsite as needed to perform job duties; this will ebb and flow as mission requirements change.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, various types of contracts and subcontracts (e.g. Cost Reimbursement, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.), NDA's, SOWs, Teaming Agreements and commercial agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize actions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers, suppliers and internal partners based on understanding and trust.
  • Proven record of responsiveness with strong time management and organization skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of cost structures, material estimates, development costs, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions for accuracy and completeness
  • Understanding of competitive procurements and ability to support the development and preparation of high quality, complex proposals
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and ability to apply them appropriately, with an understanding of standard Prime Customer flow down provisions.


Required Education:
  • BA/BS in Business, Finance or equivalent experience
  • A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience


Location:
Dulles, VA

Relocation assistance not eligible

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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