Principal Supply Chain Professional with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Contracts & Supply Chain professional to oversee contract performance for a SPE program, interfacing with government and commercial customers and suppliers.

You will manage proposals, negotiations, subcontract administration, and ensure FAR/DFAR compliance while coordinating with internal stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

This role requires 12+ years of experience, U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI with polygraph preferred, and onsite work at Dulles, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts and supply chain.
• U.S. Citizenship required for day one security clearance.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Willingness to work onsite as needed to support mission requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and contract types.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal preparation, lead negotiation, administration and closeout.
• Interface professionally with the customer and suppliers.
• Draft, review and negotiate prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Summarize issues, assess compliance, identify risks and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and governance.

Skills

Contract management

Sourcing

Negotiations

Acquisition/Procurement

Subcontract management

Cost analysis

Education

BA/BS in Business or Finance

Advanced degree (preferred)

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 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

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.