Project Manager, Senior Defense Policy Advisor- Contract Support Operations

Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital transformation. Join our team of strategic advisers and architects, differentiated by our industry depth to collaborate with leading solution providers and leverage your experience in strategy, process design, technology enablement, and operational services to enable heart-of-the-business solutions.

Work You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, Senior Defense Policy Advisor- Contract Support Operations on the Supply Chain and Network Operations team, you will:

• Serve as principal subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to the Contract Support Operations (CSO) Team Lead and government stakeholders on all facets of CSO
• Provide authoritative guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from shaping data calls and analysis to reviewing the final packaging of recommendations for senior leader decision forums
• Serve as senior subject matter mentor to the Policy Analysts and other (Contract Support Operations) CSO team members, ensuring their work is analytically sound and in alignment with strategic guidance, policy, doctrine, and other requirements
• Synthesize diverse inputs (e.g. CSO data, studies, policies) to provide a unified strategic narrative and inform the project’s direction
• Act as senior SME within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and working groups, guiding discussions, validating analytical approaches, shaping data visualizations, and building consensus around findings
• Provide critical SME recommendations for the integration of project activities into a unified effort across portfolios strategically to develop and enhance CSO

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Supply Chain & Network Operations offering advises, implements, and operates transformational solutions that bring world class supply network capabilities.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, or PhD with 8+ years of experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 5+ years experience of contract policy, regulatory, and doctrinal frameworks, and with translating high-level mandates into analytical requirements for project teams
• Ability to work on-site in Alexandria up to 5 days a week (2-3 days on-site typically)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting VTM, OCS, and/or PSC programs
• Experience writing policy documents or guidance within federal or DoW regulatory frameworks
• Experience performing data analysis or governance support in a defense or logistics environment