Hardware Assurance and SCRM Subject Matter Expert

CFD Research Corporation develops technology solutions for aerospace and defense, biomedical and life sciences, intelligence and sensing, and energy and materials industries. The Hardware Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management Subject Matter Expert will support defense and intelligence programs by establishing proactive, risk-informed enterprise capabilities, assessing hardware and supplier vu
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lnerabilities, and advising senior stakeholders throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Proactive Threat Analysis: Conduct daily research to evaluate threats against mission-critical hardware and information systems
• Vendor & FOCI Reviews: Evaluate commercial enterprises, sub-tier suppliers, and company officers to identify foreign connections, structural vulnerabilities, and risk equities
• Policy & Framework Implementation: Guide the program using federal cybersecurity and product assurance frameworks, including NIST SP 800-161, CMMC, and DoD instruction 5200.44
• BOM Analysis: Analyze Hardware Bills of Materials (HBOM) and electronic component data to trace provenance and isolate vulnerabilities
• Anti-Counterfeit Surveillance: Implement and audit risk-based surveillance plans to ensure zero integration of counterfeit components into weapon or communication systems
• Technical Security Reviews: Review Vendor Risk Reports, risk scoring methodologies, and technical security assessments for custom ASICs, FPGAs, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware
• Lifecycle Procurement Integration: Provide specialized SCRM expertise
• Executive Advisory: Author executive-level briefings, implementation roadmaps, and decision-support materials for senior DoD and OGA stakeholders
Skills
• Minimum of 18+ years of relevant experience in federal/defense supply chain risk management, hardware assurance, or defense electronics acquisition
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven experience with product assurance workflows, HBOM/SBOM analysis, and supplier risk scoring
• Deep understanding of DoD microelectronics integrity, anti-counterfeit standards (e.g., AS5553, AS6171), and trust/assurance policies
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Master's Degree in a relevant technical or national security discipline
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• Familiarity with automated SCRM mapping and open-source intelligence (OSINT) screening
Benefits
• Employer matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• For Full-Time, permanent employee-owners: a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid leave
• Compensation time
• Parental leave
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level
• Performance appraisals occur twice a year
• Annual pay increases based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements
• Group and individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance
Company Overview
• Founded in 1987, CFD Research develops innovative technologies that advance national security, aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.cfd-research.com.

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