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Defense Supply Chain & Contracts Manager
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This is a high-impact role managing the full lifecycle of our DLA/DIBBS awards — from bid selection through delivery and closeout. You will be the primary interface with DLA, DCMA, PCOs, and ACOs, and will own compliance, sourcing, logistics, and quality processes end to end. The right person will have a direct impact on company profitability and growth.
- Monitor, manage, and track all open DLA/DIBBS awards and delivery schedules
- Review solicitations prior to bid acceptance and flag special requirements (FMS, source inspection, I/A at origin, DCMA requirements)
- Interface directly with PCOs, ACOs, DCMA Industrial Specialists, and quality representatives
- Coordinate sourcing of NSN parts from qualified, traceable distributors and manufacturers
- Ensure all shipments comply with MIL-SPEC packaging, marking, and labeling requirements
- Manage DCMA source inspection scheduling and facility readiness
- Maintain counterfeit mitigation controls compliant with DFARS 252.246-7007/7008
- Develop and maintain quality system documentation (FAR 52.246-2, 52.246-11)
- Identify and expand into high-margin NSN categories including aviation and aerospace parts
- Collaborate with leadership to configure bid automation tools for compliant award targeting
Qualifications
- Direct DOD or DLA experience is required — former DLA employee, PCO, ACO, DCMA representative, or defense distributor with hands-on DLA engagement
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DLA-specific contracting requirements
- Experience with DIBBS, EMALL, or FedMall procurement platforms
- Understanding of NSN structure, Federal Logistics Data (FEDLOG), and approved source requirements
- Familiarity with aviation/aerospace parts, traceability, and airworthiness documentation strongly preferred
- Knowledge of MIL-STD packaging, marking, and preservation standards
Preferred Qualifications
- CFCM, CPCM, or NCMA certification
- AS9120 or ISO 9001 quality system experience
- Prior experience at a defense parts distributor
- Previous or Active security clearance or clearance eligibility
Benefits
- Ground-floor opportunity to build and lead a profitable defense supply chain operation
- Fully remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Direct access to leadership with real decision-making authority
- Performance bonuses tied to award margins and delivery success
Job Requirements
- Direct DOD or DLA experience is required — former DLA employee, PCO, ACO, DCMA representative, or defense distributor with hands-on DLA engagement
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DLA-specific contracting requirements
- Experience with DIBBS, EMALL, or FedMall procurement platforms
- Understanding of NSN structure, Federal Logistics Data (FEDLOG), and approved source requirements
- Familiarity with aviation/aerospace parts, traceability, and airworthiness documentation strongly preferred
- Knowledge of MIL-STD packaging, marking, and preservation standards
- Preferred Qualifications
- CFCM, CPCM, or NCMA certification
- AS9120 or ISO 9001 quality system experience
- Prior experience at a defense parts distributor
- Previous or Active security clearance or clearance eligibility
Benefits
- Ground-floor opportunity to build and lead a profitable defense supply chain operation
- Fully remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Direct access to leadership with real decision-making authority
- Performance bonuses tied to award margins and delivery success
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