Defense Supply Chain Risk Policy Consultant (Managing Consultant)

About the Role

Technical Assent is seeking a Department of Defense / Department of War Supply Chain Risk Expert at the Managing Consultant level to support the development of DoW-level policy documents concerning Commercial Support to Operations (CSO) and/or Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). This role will advise on enterprise SCRM strategy, coordinate Department-wide implementation efforts, and support policy development, oversight, and governance for SCRM equities across the Department of Defense.

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.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Must be on-site in Alexandria, VA up to 5 days a week.
• Secret Clearance Required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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.

General Expectations

• Lead services, projects, or significant workstreams that deliver measurable client outcomes.
• Plan team activities and direct staff resources to successfully complete assigned work.
• Recognize project risks and client needs and proactively recommend solutions.
• Mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to Technical Assent's organizational capabilities through reusable processes, tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Support business development by understanding customer needs, shaping potential solutions, and contributing to proposals and Requests for Information.
• Model Technical Assent's core values and maintain a professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach.

Work Location

On-site at the client facility in Alexandria, VA (Mark Center), up to 5 days per week.

Pay

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role is $155,000 to $180,000. This range considers factors such as skill sets, experience, and business needs. The role may also include eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

Benefits

• 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.
• Wellness benefit.
• Mobile phone stipend.
• Charitable contribution matching.