Supply Chain Lead

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Remote Working Options

Paid Time Off

Training/Certification opportunities

Healthcare Savings Account & FlexibleS

Paid Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Military Leave

Job summary

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to partner with VA stakeholders and Agile delivery teams, translating business needs into actionable supply chain requirements. You will guide data standards, analytics use cases, and modernization efforts across the VA SCM program.

You will collaborate with logisticians, biomedical staff, and acquisition personnel, mentoring delivery teams and leading interviews for new hires while supporting quality audits and enterprise

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in healthcare supply chain/logistics
• Experience supporting frontline VHA or large health systems
• Translate complex processes into IT requirements and agile user stories
• Strong data governance and data standards knowledge (GS1, GTIN, UDI)
• Experience with multi-site enterprise implementations and major integrations

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary authority for VA supply chain and procurement processes
• Validate requirements and decompose user stories with real-world rules
• Own data standards and oversee data cleansing and mapping
• Support system modernization and go-live hypercare
• Define AI/ML analytics use cases and validate dashboards for accuracy
• Align roadmaps with Oracle Health EHR and iFAMS; support audits

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Stakeholder communication

Agile/SAFe

Data governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Master's degree preferred

APICS CPIM

APICS CSCP

SAFe Agilist

Tools

IFCAP

Maximo

Nuvolo

DMLSS

Omnicell

Pyxis

Oracle Health EHR

iFAMS

Job description

Overview

TISTA is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supply Chain Management DevSecOps program. This role will partner with VA stakeholders and Agile delivery teams to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements supporting supply chain and logistics solutions.

The Supply Chain Technical Specialist / Supply Chain Lead is the resident VHA supply chain domain authority for TISTA's prime contract performance on the Department of Veterans Affairs Supply Chain Management DevSecOps (SCMDSO) task order supporting VA's supply chain and logistics Product Line. This position is the business-side counterpart to the program's technical leads. It grounds every Requirements Analysis Proposal, epic, data standard, cohort sequence, dashboard, and analytics use case in the reality of how VA medical centers actually order, receive, stock, issue, track, maintain, and retire supplies, equipment, and prosthetics. The Supply Chain Lead speaks the language of logisticians, biomedical engineers, prosthetics staff, and acquisition personnel, and translates that language into requirements, data rules, and workflow designs the engineering teams can build.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission-driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary authority and main liaison for VA supply chain, logistics, and acquisition processes, guiding cross-functional teams and partnering with VHA leadership.
• Guide Agile delivery by validating requirements, decomposing user stories with real-world business rules, and defining key supply chain metrics (like fill rates and inventory turns).
• Own supply chain data standards (e.g., GS1, UDI) by providing human-in-the-loop expertise for data cleansing, item master standardization, and legacy-to-modern data mapping.
• Direct system modernization efforts by assessing site readiness, mapping complex legacy-to-modern workflow transitions, and providing hands-on support during go-live hypercare.
• Define and validate AI/ML analytics use cases - such as predictive forecasting and anomaly detection to ensure dashboards and alerts are operationally accurate and useful.
• Ensure all products and roadmaps align with major enterprise integrations (like Oracle Health EHR and iFAMS) as well as regulatory and audit drivers (GAO/OIG).
• Drive business growth by identifying new project opportunities, supporting proposal development, and maintaining strong relationships with VHA logistics leadership.
• Serve as the central subject matter expert to mentor delivery teams (such as Business Analysts and Scrum Teams) and lead interviews for new supply chain hires.
• Advance corporate thought leadership by building reusable supply chain playbooks, leading internal communities of practice, and supporting quality audits like CMMI and ISO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of healthcare supply chain and logistics experience, including at least 5 years supporting frontline operations within the VHA or another large health system.
• Hands-on expertise with key VA supply chain, logistics, and point-of-use systems, such as IFCAP, Maximo, Nuvolo, DMLSS, Omnicell, and Pyxis.
• Proven ability to translate complex supply chain business processes into clear IT requirements, business rules, and Agile/SAFe user stories.
• Strong background in data governance and enterprise item master initiatives, ensuring strict compliance with supply chain data standards like GS1, GTIN, and UDI.
• Extensive experience supporting multi-site enterprise system implementations, legacy migrations, and major integrations with systems like Oracle Health EHR and iFAMS.
• Deep understanding of VHA directives and standard operating procedures, with the ability to translate GAO and OIG audit findings into actionable IT roadmaps.
• Highly skilled in supply chain analytics and decision intelligence, defining key metrics (e.g., fill rates, stockouts) and validating AI/ML predictive forecasting tools.
• Highly preferred frontline leadership background, such as prior service as a VHA Chief Supply Chain Officer, Biomedical Engineer, or Inventory Manager.
• Strong core competencies in cross-team collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and clear stakeholder communication, all driven by a deep commitment to the VA/VHA mission.

Certifications

• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Healthcare Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred

Clearance

• Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Background Investigation; ability to obtain a VA PIV credential.

Location

• Rockville, MD / Remote (CONUS).
• Travel: Up to 10%.

Pay Range

• The suggested pay for this position ranges from $89,000 to $102,000.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/