Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst (Contract, Cambridge, MA) Title : Supply Chain Analyst – Contract (9+ months, 9 / 80 schedule – Hybrid / On-Site, Active Secret Clearance) Location : Cambridge, MA Duration : ~9+ months Schedule : 40 hrs / week on a 9 / 80 rotation Citizenship : U.S. only (active Secret clearance required) Responsibilities Collaborate proactively with program teams, quality, contracts, and others to align supply chain needs with program and customer strategies. Source supplier quotes, recommend suppliers, and negotiate for best price, delivery, quality, and service. Identify cost-savings opportunities, align with finance, and track post-event savings. Serve as primary point of contact for program-specific suppliers alongside program office, quality, and procurement. Assist in pricing and managing Bill of Materials changes related to baseline and estimate-to-complete projections. Interpret contractual requirements, ensuring supplier performance meets obligations. Engage suppliers to resolve issues and improve lead times for the client. Support supply chain and contractual needs during proposal phases. Analyze cost and schedule performance. Help develop BOMs including sourcing, compliance documentation, and risk-based material selection. Negotiate LTAs to ensure coverage and support cost savings. Stay current on industry, technology, and regulatory shifts affecting supply chain risk. Manage PO data, collaborate with accounts payable to fix discrepancies and maintain ERP integrity. Handle supplier claims—damage, rejections, cancellations, changes. Track and update order statuses to support schedule. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field. 5–7 years of defense contracting experience in supply chain roles. Well-versed in government contracting, FAR / DFARS, and compliance. Extensive ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, others). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Experience with MRP exceptions, BOMs, planning, POs / PRs. Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. Capable of handling multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines. Active U.S. Secret clearance required.