Senior Director, Supply Chain Governance & Risk Management

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

1d•$190,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Senior Director, Supply Chain Governance & Risk Management is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide framework for supply chain governance, Third-Party risk management and supply chain resiliency program, small business program, procurement compliance, Supplier Onboarding and the Supplier Performance program. This role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, leveraging best commercial practices and corporate risk tolerance while enabling resilient, ethical, and high-performing supplier ecosystems across global operations. This leader partners closely with executive leadership, program teams, legal, contracts, subcontracts, compliance, cybersecurity, and finance to proactively manage supply chain risk in support of mission-critical government contracts. This position is Hybrid to the Fort Worth, TX or Chantilly, VA Amentum office. US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and typically 18+ years experience or Master’s degree and typically 15+ years experience in supply chain, supply chain risk management, procurement governance, small business management, with 5 years leadership/supervisory experience.
Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college
Substantial expertise in government procurement (FAR/DFARS), Small Business Reporting and Government audits (CPSR, Small Business Program Reviews (SPRC), SIGAR, etc.)
Demonstrated experience building enterprise risk or governance frameworks
Strong knowledge of third-party risk management, supplier risk, and operational resilience
Experience in a publicly traded company environment (SOX, audit, disclosure considerations)
US Citizenship is required to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CPSR, Small Business reporting and Audits
Knowledge of CMMC, NIST, or supply chain cybersecurity frameworks
Familiarity with ESG, responsible sourcing, and global regulatory environments
Advanced degree (MBA)
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISM, CRISC, CPSM, CSCP)

Responsibilities

Design and implement an enterprise supply chain governance framework aligned to corporate strategy and risk appetite
Maintains all (policies, procedures, instructions) for supply chain
Oversight of approved business systems (Purchasing Systems)
Lead governance forums and training to the larger supply chain organization as appropriate
Ensure alignment with public company requirements (e.g., SOX controls, disclosures, ESG considerations
Design and manage a comprehensive supplier risk program, including: Third-party risk assessments (financial, operational, geopolitical, cyber), Continuous monitoring and risk scoring, Mitigation planning and escalation protocols
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS)
Oversee adherence to cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC as applicable) in the supply base
Partner with Legal/Compliance on ethics, anti-corruption, and export control (ITAR/EAR) requirements
Support Accounting System Audits and Treasury insurance requirements and investigations
Lead enterprise efforts related to supply chain continuity and disruption management
Develop and test business continuity and contingency plans for critical suppliers
Monitor global risk factors (geopolitical, economic, environmental) impacting supply continuity
Drive scenario planning and stress testing for mission-critical programs
Establish supplier segmentation and management of small business program for work performed under US Government contracts and similar programs for other governments.
Implement governance for supplier performance, audits, and corrective actions
Lead high-risk supplier reviews and executive-level supplier engagements
Enable responsible sourcing and supplier initiatives
Develop KPIs/KRIs and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into supply chain risk posture
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to inform decision-making
Leverage advanced analytics and digital tools to enhance risk detection and response
Build and lead a high-performing, global team
Influence across matrixed stakeholders including Procurement, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Subcontracts, IT, Security, Finance, and Program Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on supply chain and procurement risk