Director Government Property & Shipping

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and execute a long-term Government Property Management & Shipping/Receiving strategy that aligns with organizational goals, budget constraints, and evolving federal regulations.
• Drive technology adoption (RFID, asset tracking platforms, AI enabled analytics) to enhance visibility and decision making.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all internal and external audits and inspections and develop and execute remediation plans.
• Build and sustain relationships with government and key industry partners to facilitate seamless movement and/or disposition of property.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive Government Property Management (GPM) charter, roadmaps, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with program offices to align property support with contractual requirements.
• Champion a culture of compliance, security, and stewardship across the organization.
• Produce annual Government Property Management reports for senior leadership and oversight bodies. Communicate property status, risks, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on risk, policy changes, and emerging best practices affecting government property and logistics.
• Ensure all property activities comply with federal Property Management regulations clause 52.245-1, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clauses 252.245-7003 and 7005, and other contractual requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing government contracts and proposals, ensuring a consistent and holistic approach to the management of government property.
• Ensure GFP (Government-Furnished Property) contractual requirements are clearly understood, documented in program materials, and executed accordingly.
• Direct end-to-end shipping/receiving processes for all government and company-owned property, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee the selection, qualification, and performance management of third-party carriers and freight forwarders.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that improve property management and drive shipping efficiency, reduce transit time, and lower transportation spend.
• Ensure all hazardous, perishable, or classified items are packaged, labeled, and handled in accordance with applicable safety and security regulations.
• Develop and conduct periodic training for staff on property management, shipping regulations, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep working knowledge and application of FAR, DFARS, DODIs, MIL standards, and other applicable government statutes.
• Understanding and application of PIEE and DPAS.
• Proficiency with ERP/Asset Management systems and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-billion dollar property portfolios in a federal or defense environment.
• Experience conducting or leading government audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present complex information to executives, auditors, and external partners.
• Strong capability to negotiate logistics contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Prominent track record of implementing process improvements that resulted in measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, cost analysis, and contract management experience.