The Role
Leads procurement, subcontracts, supplier management, and supply chain operations supporting Department of Defense programs. Owns purchasing systems, procure-to-pay processes, supplier qualification, contract compliance, audits, cost analysis, export controls, cybersecurity flow-downs, and Costpoint workflows. Builds and mentors teams, manages supplier performance and risk, supports proposals, drives cost optimization, and ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, CPSR, CMMC, and government audit requirements.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement, Subcontracts, and Supplier Management functions in support of Department of Defense programs. The Director will be responsible for building and sustaining a compliant, efficient, and scalable supply chain organization that meets the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR). This role partners closely with Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Legal, and IT to ensure that purchasing and subcontracting activities support mission delivery, cost objectives, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and mentor the supply chain and subcontracts team, setting clear performance expectations and building a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain the enterprise purchasing system, policies, and procedures in alignment with FAR Part 44, DFARS 252.244-7001, and CPSR standards, and serve as the primary point of contact during CPSR reviews and related government audits.
- Oversee the full procure-to-pay and subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout.
- Ensure proper flow-down of prime contract clauses, including cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC, to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Direct supplier qualification, risk assessment, and performance management programs, including small business subcontracting plan compliance and reporting through eSRS.
- Manage international sourcing and supplier relationships in compliance with export control regulations (ITAR and EAR), sanctions requirements, and country-of-origin restrictions.
- Oversee cost and price analysis, commercial item determinations, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) compliance for subcontract awards.
- Serve as the functional owner of procurement processes within Deltek Costpoint, driving data integrity, workflow optimization, and reporting that supports cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contract environments.
- Develop and track key performance indicators for cycle time, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance, and report results to executive leadership.
- Identify and implement opportunities for non-labor cost optimization, process automation, and supply chain resilience.
- Support proposal efforts by providing subcontractor pricing, teaming agreement coordination, and supply chain strategy input.
- Partner with Legal on subcontract terms, disputes, and risk mitigation, and with Finance on accruals, cost allowability, and audit support.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience leading supply chain, procurement, or subcontracts teams.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, including procurement and subcontract modules.
- Thorough working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CPSR requirements within a government contracting environment.
- Experience supporting government audits and reviews conducted by DCMA and DCAA.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and executive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience with international procurement and export control compliance.
- Familiarity with CMMC requirements and supplier cybersecurity assessments.
- Experience leading supply chain integration or separation activities during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience leading supply chain, procurement, or subcontracts teams.
- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, including procurement and subcontract modules.
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CPSR requirements in a government contracting environment.
- Experience supporting DCMA and DCAA government audits and reviews.
- Experience building, leading, and retaining high-performing teams.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and executive communication skills.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPCM, or CFCM.
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience with international procurement and export control compliance.
- Familiarity with CMMC requirements and supplier cybersecurity assessments.
- Experience leading supply chain integration or separation activities during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
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The Company
What We Do
Valiant Integrated Services is a global government services provider that empowers critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. With over 5,000 employees globally, the company delivers high-value solutions to defense, aerospace, national security, and intelligence partners, providing expertise in training, simulation, logistics, and intelligence across complex environments on five continents.
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