Director of Supply Chain

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

18h•$200,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain oversees all supply chain, logistics, procurement, and inventory management functions to support U.S. Government contracts. This role ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) standards, and other applicable government regulations. The Director develops strategies to manage cost, risk, and performance across suppliers and subcontractors, while aligning with program delivery, mission readiness, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
10–15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain/procurement, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CPSR requirements, and U.S. government contracting environment.
Experience with subcontract management, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.
Familiarity with ERP/SCM systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek Costpoint, Oracle).
Deep understanding of compliance and audit readiness.
Ability to balance cost, schedule, and risk in high-stakes government programs.
Skilled in stakeholder management (internal executives, government customers, subcontractors).
Proven track record of leading process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher security clearance often preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and government customer requirements.
Partner with Program Management, Contracts, and Operations to ensure supply chain supports program delivery and growth.
Lead procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiating, and awarding subcontracts, in compliance with FAR/DFARS.
Maintain CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review) readiness and support DCMA/DCAA audits.
Establish supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation processes.
Manage relationships with critical subcontractors, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery.
Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization, including buyers, and subcontract administrators.
Implement training and development programs for compliance and efficiency.
Conduct Contracts and Supply Chain training to ensure a robust compliance program is in place.
Define and track KPIs (on-time delivery, supplier quality, cost savings, small business utilization).
Provide supply chain performance reporting to executive leadership and government customers.