Exiger · 2 days ago
Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Risk & Mitigation
Exiger is revolutionizing risk and compliance management through technology-enabled solutions. The Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Risk & Mitigation, will provide expert guidance on risk mitigation strategies within defense supply chains, collaborating with engineers to ensure recommendations are feasible and aligned with Army policies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceInformation TechnologyLegalRisk ManagementSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Advise on and validate supply chain risk mitigations by providing expert judgment on technical manufacturing feasibility, industrial base capacity, and Army authority to act
Collaborate with AI solution engineers and developer teams to guide the design and validation of automated or semi-automated mitigation workflows
Assess and proposed mitigation strategies for both man-made risks (e.g., adversarial dependencies, cyber vulnerabilities, sanctions exposure, or foreign ownership/control) and non-man-made risks (e.g., natural disasters, obsolescence, industrial fragility, or production bottlenecks)
Apply engineering knowledge to evaluate the realism of recommendations, including alternate sourcing, process substitution, and domestic production pathways
Provide technical context on key manufacturing domains such as castings, forgings, machining, additive manufacturing, and electronics assembly
Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights for Army sustainment and acquisition decision-makers
Coordinate with program managers, analysts, and AI model developers to continuously refine mitigation logic, ensuring operational accuracy and mission relevance
Support the development of methodologies and validation standards for AI-enabled supply chain risk mitigation across the defense enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in defense sustainment, acquisition, or industrial base analysis with emphasis on manufacturing processes and supply chain risk
Demonstrated understanding of U.S. industrial base manufacturing capabilities, including production methods, capacity drivers, and material dependencies
Working knowledge of Army or DoD authorities, acquisition policies, and contracting mechanisms relevant to supply chain and sustainment operations
Proven ability to assess the feasibility and impact of proposed mitigations across complex, multi-tier supply chains
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and program managers
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical and policy considerations to diverse stakeholders
Ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred
Deep understanding of manufacturing science, including knowledge of castings, forgings, machining, composite fabrication, and electronics production
Familiarity with the defense industrial base, sustainment logistics, and industrial readiness policy
Experience working with or advising AI/ML or data analytics teams on technical validation of automated outputs
Strong situational judgment to balance innovation with mission assurance and policy compliance
Collaborative, adaptive, and intellectually curious professional comfortable operating in high-stakes defense environments
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, technical rigor, and operational excellence
Company
Exiger
Exiger provides technology-enabled risk and compliance services to help heavily regulated firms.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$182MKey Investors
Monroe CapitalCarrick Capital Partners
2023-12-19Acquired
2022-08-31Debt Financing· $32M
2021-11-09Debt Financing· $70M
Recent News
2025-12-09
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