Director, Government Property & Shipping | Aerospace & Defense

Great Bay Staffing Group•Cambridge, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an ownership role for a multi-billion dollar government property portfolio at the senior leadership level. The position involves designing the long-term Government Property Management and Shipping/Receiving strategy from the ground up, building the GPM charter and roadmap, and setting the vision for the organization. The role will also lead the technology conversation, driving adoption of RFID, asset tracking platforms, and AI-enabled analytics. The Director will report directly to senior leadership, serve as the primary contact for audits and inspections, and advise executives on risk, policy, and best practices. This is a director-level seat with significant influence over a defense supply chain organization's operations.

Requirements

15+ years of progressively responsible experience in government property management
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) or other NPMA-recognized certification required
Current, in-scope Secret security clearance required
Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoDIs, MIL standards, and applicable government statutes, including FAR clause 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.245-7003/7005
Proficiency with 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
Track record leading government audits, inspections, and corrective action processes
Strong financial acumen across budgeting, cost analysis, and contract management
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
IT/Information Systems experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Reviewing government contracts and proposals to ensure a consistent, compliant approach to property management
Serving as primary liaison during internal and external audits, developing remediation plans where needed
Meeting with program offices to align property support with contractual requirements
Overseeing end-to-end shipping and receiving processes for government and company-owned property
Managing carrier and freight forwarder selection, qualification, and performance
Producing property status reports and briefing senior leadership and oversight bodies
Training staff on property management, shipping regulations, and security protocols
Building and leading a multidisciplinary team, including property administrators, shipping/receiving staff, and support personnel
Partnering directly with operations, engineering, contracting, finance, and legal to align property strategy with mission-critical objectives
Negotiating logistics contracts
Managing third-party carrier and freight forwarder performance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce transit time and transportation spend
Leading the technology conversation, driving adoption of RFID, asset tracking platforms, and AI-enabled analytics
Advising executives on risk, policy, and emerging best practices