Commercial Support to Operations Lead (Managing Consultant) New Washington, DC

Commercial Support to Operations Lead (Managing Consultant) Washington, DC Summary Technical Assent supports the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Logistics (ODASW(Log)) under a high-visibility enterprise logistics contract spanning policy development, program governance, and strategic advisory services. This role is a manager for the contractor team embedded within the Commercial Support to Operations (CSO) Directorate — the DoW office responsible for enduring policy and program management across Operational Contract Support (OCS), Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM), and Private Security Contractors (PSC). The CSO lead will be a key point of contact for the Directorate, overseeing a team of subject matter experts working at the intersection of DoW-wide logistics policy, senior governance, and operational program execution. Role Description The CSO Lead serves as a senior contractor advisor and manager for Technical Assent's support to the CSO Directorate, directing day-to-day task execution across a demanding, multi-workstream environment. This role requires an ability to make sound, timely judgments about competing priorities and workload allocation across a portfolio of policy, governance, and program management activities. Team Leadership and Client Engagement Lead and direct contractor team members supporting the CSO Directorate, planning task timelines, allocating staff resources, and ensuring quality and on-time delivery of all contract deliverables. Build and sustain a trusted advisor relationship with the CSO Director and government leads, seeing individual workstreams in the context of Directorate-level mission priorities and broader ODASW(Log) strategic objectives. Advise the Director on integrating portfolio requirements and lines of effort across all CSO activities; develop and deliver communications products that convey new concepts and policy areas to diverse senior DoW stakeholders. Policy and Program Management Apply extensive expertise across DoW logistics and commercial support operations to provide technical insight and recommendations on the development, maintenance, and management of CSO Directives, Instructions, Regulations, and Manuals. Analysis, Reporting, and Governance Analyze strategic guidance, policies, doctrine, and standard operating procedures; develop well-reasoned recommendations and POAMs to improve CSO business process effectiveness and efficiency. Oversee production of CSO reports, reviews, policy drafts, concept briefings, and assessments; develop integrated analysis that supports government decision-making and senior leader engagement. Support governance of the CSO portfolio through preparation and execution of working groups, boards, and cross-functional coordination events, including the B2C2WG; provide POAM and execution planning, facility coordination, and on-site support for events. As a Managing Consultant at Technical Assent, this individual is expected to: Mentor team members in developing and applying knowledge, skills, and abilities within core capability areas and professional practice. Pursue continuous learning and professional growth within core capability areas and areas of domain expertise. Lead the application of Technical Assent's consulting approaches and methods, and mentor others in their use. Share knowledge with internal and external peers through writing and speaking engagements 4–6 times per year. Build organizational capability by developing reusable process assets, templates, and tools that improve the consistency of our service delivery. Support business development by actively researching client needs, identifying emerging opportunities, and assessing the competitive environment. Contribute to the business development lifecycle by performing capture-related tasks and leading proposals or RFI responses. Maintain a professional demeanor consistent with Technical Assent's core values in all client and internal interactions. Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience working within senior-level DoW governance structures or DoW-wide policy and program management processes. Experience with Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) processes, systems, or environments in a DoW context. Proven ability to make sound, timely judgments about competing priorities and workload management in a complex, multi-deliverable environment. Demonstrated experience leading a team of consultants, analysts, or technical staff. Master's degree in Logistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 10+ years of relevant experience in DoW logistics, defense policy, or related professional services. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with OCS, VTM, or PSC program areas. These are the three primary CSO portfolio areas; familiarity with any of them would accelerate onboarding and add immediate value to government counterparts. Experience developing or coordinating DoW policy issuances (Directives, Instructions, Regulations, or Manuals). Policy development and management is a core recurring task across all three CSO portfolio areas and represents a significant portion of the team’s deliverable obligations. Experience organizing or supporting high-level DoW working groups, boards, or cross-functional governance events. Interagency coordination experience involving the Department of State or other non-DoW federal entities. The Company Technical Assent is passionate about services – in government, business, and not-for-profit. We design exceptional service experiences, engineer them to be robust, and deliver real capability and business outcomes for our clients. Your team will work IN and ON the client’s core mission – helping them to deliver their services day-to-day while simultaneously looking for opportunities to improve. Our work is Driven by Evidence , Grounded in Understanding , and Focused on Impact . A Little About Our Culture We look for these attributes in our teammates. Our team combines the creative and the pragmatic to deliver the results that matter most to our clients. We see beauty when art and science come together. We seek self-starters, people who are confident in tackling challenges independently and bringing this to high-performing teams. We continually seek feedback from our customers and employees, looking for opportunities to grow. We are a small company which gives you an essential voice in shaping our culture. You will help grow our culture, and you will grow from the experience, too. Additional Information: Comprehension Come as you are - Technical Assent is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We offer a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes: Flexible PTO FSA and HSA Short and long-term disability 401(k) with employer contributions, training and wellness allowances, and commuter benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Technical Assent, LLC.