Supplier Oversight Administrator
About the role
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.
Position Overview: The Supplier Oversight Administrator ensures BWXT suppliers properly protect Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) by enforcing NN‑801 requirements, guiding suppliers through compliance, and conducting physical and cyber security assessments. This role serves as a key link between BWXT, suppliers, and government security teams to maintain consistent, high‑quality protection of sensitive information. Approximately 20% travel is expected. Location: Onsite in Lynchburg, VA.
Responsibilities
- Ensure suppliers properly protect sensitive and non‑sensitive NNPI
- Communicate NN‑801 standards and expectations to suppliers
- Guide suppliers as they develop and implement required NN‑801 procedures
- Review and approve supplier security plans for NN‑801 compliance
- Provide NN‑801 training and support to suppliers and internal Supply Chain staff
- Perform physical and cyber security assessments for BWXT and supplier operations
- Coordinate compliance matters with the customer’s Supplier Security Oversight team
- Maintain dashboards tracking key compliance metrics (DD‑2345, CMMC, NN‑801)
- Support NN‑801 flow‑down processes within Supply Chain
- Communicate changes in compliance requirements to Supply Chain teams
- Collaborate on compliance initiatives and continuous‑improvement projects
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting government programs (5 preferred)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in procurement, quality assurance, auditing, source inspection, information systems, or security practices
- Prior NN‑801 experience strongly preferred
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans
- Flexible work schedules