Senior Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Risk & Mission Assurance

About the role

The Senior Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Risk & Mission Assurance, supports executive-level decision-making through briefings, read-aheads, risk assessments, and actionable mitigation recommendations for senior civilian and military leaders. This role advises government stakeholders on risks impacting defense supply chains and evaluates feasibility of mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support executive-level decision-making through briefings, read-aheads, risk assessments, and actionable mitigation recommendations for senior civilian and military leaders.
• Translate complex analytical findings into decision-grade recommendations aligned to mission assurance, operational readiness, and modernization priorities.
• Serve as a senior advisor supporting DoW leadership on supply chain risk management and mission assurance initiatives tied to critical defense capabilities and strategic technologies.
• Advise government stakeholders on risks impacting defense supply chains, including foreign dependency, supplier concentration, industrial base fragility, manufacturing constraints, counterfeit components, cybersecurity exposure, and geopolitical disruption.
• Assess and validate mitigation strategies by applying expert judgment on operational feasibility, industrial base capacity, sustainment realities, and defense acquisition authorities.
• Evaluate industrial base resilience and supplier ecosystems supporting mission-critical defense programs, advanced weapons systems, and strategic operational capabilities.
• Cook up integrated supply chain risk mitigation efforts by coordinating across acquisition, sustainment, logistics, engineering, intelligence, and operational stakeholders.
• Provide technical and operational context on manufacturing capabilities, strategic sourcing pathways, production constraints, and defense sustainment considerations.
• Support the refinement of methodologies, frameworks, and validation standards for defense-focused supply chain risk management initiatives.
• Operate effectively within classified environments while supporting highly sensitive national security priorities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience supporting DoW, national security, defense acquisition, sustainment, industrial base analysis, operational logistics, or mission assurance initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) within defense, aerospace, space systems, sustainment, or related national security environments.
• Experience advising senior government leaders within a Military Department, program executive office, system program office, sustainment or logistics center, major command, or defense agency.
• Strong understanding of defense industrial base operations, manufacturing ecosystems, sustainment logistics, and strategic supplier networks.
• Proven ability to assess the feasibility and operational impact of mitigation strategies across complex, multi-tier defense supply chains.
• Familiarity with DoW acquisition processes, sustainment frameworks, industrial readiness considerations, and mission assurance priorities.
• Exceptional communication and executive briefing skills with experience presenting to senior military officers, SES leadership, or equivalent stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-consequence national security environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.

Skills

• Expertise in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).
• Experience advising senior government leaders.
• Understanding of defense industrial base operations.
• Ability to assess feasibility and operational impact of mitigation strategies.
• Communication and executive briefing skills.
• Ability to operate in classified environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Additional performance incentives and recognition programs.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Discretionary Time Off with no maximum limits.
• Parental leave.
• Reimbursement for educational certifications.
• Collaborative environment focused on mission impact and innovation.
• Wellness-focused culture with employee wellness programs and stipends.

Pay

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Schedule

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