Support Agreement Office Lead
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
Administrative$100k–$130k/yrFull-time
About the role
Serves as the primary functional lead and trusted advisor in establishing and operationalizing the Support Agreement Management Office within ASA (FM&C).
Responsibilities
- Builds the governance structures, coordination frameworks, and processes necessary for long-term mission success.
- Partners directly with the client to stand up the office, shape its governance model, and ensure all support agreement activity aligns with applicable DoD regulations, including DoDI 4000.19.
- Works closely with internal and external trade partners to ensure compliance and effective oversight of support agreement activities.
- Develops process workflows and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) to document, standardize, and communicate support agreement procedures.
- Establishes and manages governance frameworks to ensure compliance and effective oversight of all support agreement activities, including audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to identify, validate, and document requirements, ensuring alignment with the support agreement framework, applicable regulations, and organizational goals.
- Designs and implements end-to-end processes for managing support agreements, emphasizing efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to DoD best practices.
- Reviews, coordinates, and validates financial instruments related to support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Develops and delivers training to client staff and team members on support agreement processes, governance requirements, and applicable DoD regulations, including DoDI 4000.19.
- Supports program development and knowledge transfer activities to ensure consistent, capable management of all active and historical support agreements across the office.
- Prepares executive-level reports, briefings, and presentations for stakeholders at all levels, communicating program status, risks, and recommendations clearly.
Requirements
- The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.
- Working knowledge of DoDI 4000.19 and its application to support agreement development, execution, and compliance.
- Familiarity with G-Invoicing and its use in managing reimbursable orders and interagency agreements within the DoD.
- Familiarity with governance frameworks and process improvement methodologies within the DoD environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external trade partners across a complex DoD stakeholder network.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated expertise in Excel (data tracking, reporting, and analysis) and Teams (collaboration and communication).
- SharePoint user experience: ability to navigate, upload, and collaborate within SharePoint environments.
- Ability to develop process workflows and CONOPs that translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into clear, actionable documentation.
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to the client — providing subject matter expertise, sound recommendations, and strategic guidance on support agreement policy, governance, and execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.
- Proactive and self-directed — identifies issues early, engages stakeholders without waiting to be directed, and drives solutions forward.
- Demonstrated team-player mentality — collaborative, reliable, and committed to shared mission success.
- DoD Financial Management experience highly desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 4000.19 and its application in a DoD or Army environment required.
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components required.
- Experience supporting the establishment or operation of a DoD staff office, program office, or governance function strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with DoD Financial Management, reimbursable funding mechanisms, and interagency agreements preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years of relevant experience in DoD support agreement management, governance, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Immediate Vesting
- Professional Development Assistance
- Legal Aid Assistance Program
- Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
- Personal Time Off
- Observance of Federal Holidays
Pay
$100,000 to $130,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
Schedule
Not specified.