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About Us:

NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end-user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms. Over the years, NCS built up a substantial integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets that we focus on; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, the Federal System Integrator community serving them, and private enterprises..

We have recently received a U.S. Army ITES-4H contract award. Together with ADMC-3 and a CHS-6 sub-contract, we now have a portfolio of contracts to pursue different types of business with the Army, including reselling end-user devices and enterprise equipment, providing multi-OEM system integration services, and modifying/adapting COTS IT hardware for tactical deployment. We thus are now seeking a strong, capable and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Manager, Strategic Solutions to pursue business with the Army under this contract and in alignment with our Go To Market Strategy.

Job Description:

Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Work Location: Onsite

Position Description:

The BDM will be a member of the DoW Strategic Solutions sales team and will report to its Director. The team itself is a part of the Client and Enterprise Solution Group. The Individual will be responsible for implementing our Go To Market Strategy by promoting product and service solutions that are relevant to the Army. This individual will mainly focus on ITES-4H opportunities. However, if an opportunity leads to ADMC-3 or CHS-6, he/she will also be expected to pursue them vigorously.

Position Responsibilities:

Preparation For Duties:

• Study the NCS Go To Market Strategy, formulate a plan, define objectives, obtain buy-ins from leadership and peers, and implement it to search for new opportunities that will eventually emerge on ITES-4H and, in some cases, ADMC-3 or CHS-6 as mentioned above.
• Immerse in and learn about NCS and the uniqueness of our business as much possible in the shortest amount of time by engaging in conversations and interactions with colleagues, OEM & business partners, and customers to be able to develop a keen understanding of each and every element of our value proposition including:
  • Knowledge of the ecosystem of the industry
  • Relationships with key players in the industry
  • Business, financial, technical, engineering, integration, and logistic service capabilities
  • Small business corporate status of NCS as a differentiator
  • Keen understanding of NCS’ responsibilities, obligations, and rights under the ITES-4H

SALES DUTIES

• Rely on personal connections, business contacts and methodical research to look across the entire Army to identify and develop new or growth opportunities for NCS to prime or subcontract under teaming agreements as appropriate.
• Prioritize opportunities that require complex solutions to be developed that involve multiple OEMs’ hardware, software, and NCS’ system integration service.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that are viable for NCS to pursue from perspective of eligibility, competence, and competitiveness.
• Influence customers’ technical and business requirements and how they apply acquisition regulations to create the most favorable conditions for NCS to win; e.g., customer taking certain policies and contracting actions that measurably further differentiate our solutions from those of our competitors.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with OEM, FSI, and VAR business development and sales teams, contribute to and follow their footprint to learn what programs/projects they are trying to capture, understand their needs and challenges, and rely on NCS’ value propositions to help them differentiate their solutions from those of their competitors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers (whom the OEMs, FSIs, and VARs may also target) to gain an understanding of what they need. Determine how NCS’ value propositions can be employed to address these needs along with the products and services of the aforementioned parties to arrive at winning solutions.
• Be accountable to the Director of the DoW Strategic Solutions sales team for winning each opportunity that NCS decides to pursue.
• Propose, advocate, and work to advance the “win” theme throughout the proposal for each opportunity.
• Discharge this responsibility by relying on your own charisma and power of persuasion to get all internal and external stakeholders excited about the prospect of winning and enlist their help and contributions to create most favorable conditions for the NCS team to win.
• Employ entrepreneurship and creativity to connect the dots of seemingly unrelated events into discriminators favorable to our team and solutions.

Qualifications:

To carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position, the individual must possess the following qualifications and personality attributes:

• At least five (5) years of experience in selling solutions to the Army under an ITES contract. Experience with the ADMC or CHS series of contracts is highly desirable.
• Intimately familiar with the competitive landscape of the Federal computer integrator/reseller market including key OEMs, potentially complementary partners, supply chain, and competitors.
• Intimately familiar with the various Program Offices within the Army who have been relying on successive generations of ITES to acquire the solutions they need and must have active and close contacts with key personnel managing such programs.
• Intimately familiar with the various OEMs and FSIs who have been doing business with the Army through ITES and their contract holder partners and must have active and close contacts with key personnel at such companies who are managing their business with the Army.
• Demonstrable experience in the practice of sales with accomplished track record specifically in discovering and capturing opportunities that require a combination of products and services (i.e., product-based service solutions).
• Strong knowledge of computer and networking technologies, hardware and software including end user computing devices, compute, GPU, and storage servers, operating systems, major software platforms, etc.
• Must be familiar with ITES procurement practices.
• Must possess a strong work ethic plus “hands-on” and “ready to roll up one’s sleeves” leadership trait (to fit in with NCS’ culture).
• Must possess a persistent, patient, and relentless personality to effectively pursue business objectives.
• Must be entrepreneurial and resourceful in thinking and general outlook and possess the ability to promptly separate “the wheat from the chaff” in determining when and where to focus one’s own attention and corporate resources.
• Must have a flexible and agile personality to manage multiple demands and job duties on an on-going basis.
• Strong interpersonal networking skills to build relationships with individuals with diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Must possess excellent presentation, written and verbal communication, and negotiating skills.
• Must be able to contribute ideas to and critiques on proposals.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, and familiarity with CRM software such as Salesforce and QuoteWerks.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, science, or engineering.
• Must project an image (through demeanor, dress, verbal and written communication, etc.) that warrants respect and deference from others.
• Must be able to maintain a consistent hybrid WIO/WFH schedule when not on travel, and be willing to travel as business needs arise.

Once job offer is accepted you will be subject to a back ground check.

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About Us:

NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end-user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms. Over the years, NCS built up a substantial integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets that we focus on; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, and the System Integrator community serving them.

In October 2023, NCS moved into a state-of-the-art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park @ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia. This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification, which have been defined in our Go-To Market strategy. This strategy centers on IT product-based services formulated into a number of solutions targeted at different addressable markets and charts our development trajectory for the next five years.

Job Description:

Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Work Location: Onsite

Sales Manager, 3D Print

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager, 3D Print, to support and grow our additive manufacturing equipment and services business. Our company is very enthusiastic in the adoption and promotion of additive manufacturing technologies to simplify, strengthen, and bring responsiveness to the supply chain. NCS will rely on your experience and knowledge to consult, specify, and sell high-end 3D printing equipment from a number of industry-leading OEMs, including HP, Ultimaker, and AM Solutions, along with our 3D printing services. The commercial and enterprise sales territory is the upper East Coast. Meanwhile, the civilian government agencies, military, and Federal System Integrator (FSI) territories extend across the country.

This is a primarily outside, field-based, sales role focusing on new business development (“hunter” mentality), strategic account penetration, and closing high-value equipment opportunities. The role requires minimal in-office presence, with the expectation of periodic visits (1–2x per month or as needed) to the Manassas, VA headquarters for internal alignment, training, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate is an experienced, disciplined, self-starter salesperson who can operate independently in the field, while effectively leveraging internal resources, systems, and team support to close business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Outside Sales
– Complete prospecting of potential clients based on agreed markets and territory.
– Proactively identify and secure new client opportunities through cold calling, networking, and attending trade shows.
– Nurture and follow up with leads to generate meetings, both online and face to face, that move the client towards a purchase.
– Study, understand, and advocate for changes to technical and business requirements to make it both favorable for NCS and beneficial for clients.
– If a sale to a government entity requires an underlying contract vehicle, consult with NCS colleagues and provide the client with proper advice.
– Develop and maintain relationships with relevant sales organization and personnel of strategic OEM partners and leverage such relationships to acquire leads and preferential pricing.
– In-person visits to potential and current clients.
– In-depth follow-up on leads provided by Marketing, OEMs, and other sources, including initial contact made by inside sales people.
– Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all sales leads, results, and forecasts using current and future CRM protocols.
– Provide accurate quotes, literature, and application details to sales and clients as requested.
– Participate in all activities of the sales process that involve clients, outside sales, and other departments.
– Be a source of up to date product knowledge regarding current offerings including hardware and materials.

• Internal Support
– Maintain data regarding quotes, price list, CRM, and OEM literature.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Purchasing, Marketing, and Logistics-to resolve client issues related to orders, shipments, installations, and ongoing service.
– Support Service and Demo Room production with client communications and appropriate escalation.
– Provide input and advice to Marketing to improve outcomes of their efforts.
– Develop and draft innovative ideas for incorporation by the Proposal Development team into NCS proposals.
– Coordinate initial Government paperwork and procurement handling for processing.
– Adhere to internal NCS procedures for order processing.
– Support Marketing efforts involving campaigns and tradeshows, with occasional overnight travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Minimum 5-10 years sales experience involving large equipment ($100k-$500k deals).
– Experience and familiarity with industrial grade additive manufacturing equipment and materials.
– “Hunter” mentality to identify, pursue, and close deals.
– Familiarity and experience with is desired. key accounts from the Defense industry.
– Excellent time management for arranging and attending in-person and virtual client meetings, while maintaining and coordinating inside sales support and order processing.
– Strong work ethic and ability to independently multi-task on a sustained basis, based on objectives.
– Mastery of the English language, both spoken and written.
– Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Government/DOW procurement practices is desired.
– Proven ability to navigate the federal contracting lifecycle, from RFP response to contract execution.
– Overall understanding of 3D Print technologies and familiarity with the industry in general including its leading OEMs, distributors, service providers, and products and services.
– Ability to adhere to a Work in Office (WIO)/Work from Home (WFH) schedule as needed.
– Must be able to maintain a suitable working environment at place of residence to project a professional image in on-line meetings with other parties.
– Willing and able to travel frequently by car, commercial airlines, and other means when appropriate.
– Strong interpersonal networking skills and able to build relationships with individuals with diverse personalities.
– Former military service in programs or organizations that can potentially make use of AM technologies is desired.

Once job offer is accepted you will be subject to a back ground check. 

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BACKGROUND:

NCS has been providing product-based IT service solutions to Federal, military, and commercial customers since our inception in 1996.  These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end user devices, to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms.  Over the years, we have built up a substantial engineering, integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure.  At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets on which we focus; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, the Federal System Integrator community serving them, and private enterprises. 

We operate from a state of the art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park @ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia.  This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification which have been defined in our Go To Market strategy.  This strategy centers on computing and networking hardware formulated into a number of solutions with engineering services targeted at different addressable markets and guides our business development trajectory for the next several years.

We are now seeking a strong, capable and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Computer Integration Specialist (CIS).  The selected individual will participate in an active role in the strengthening of our existing business while growing and diversifying it.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

The CIS will be a member of the Engineering team that develops our compute and storage server products.  In this capacity, he/she will help build and integrate prototype and pre-production hardware, develop test scripts for them, stress test them, conduct environmental testing, and compiling and presenting test reports.  The individual appointed to this position must possess a high level of Linux knowledge and be able to tailor software loads in a timely fashion.  In addition, the person must also be flexible and agile to be able to respond to wide ranging customer testing requirements that may include not only technical but also schedule challenges.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop Linux test scripts running diagnostic utilities to stress test hardware, maintain, and adapt them as system configurations multiply and change over time and ensure output of scripts and applications are captured in the required formats for the purpose of review and report compilation

• Gain knowledge of the body of environmental military standards (MIL-STD) that are relevant to NCS’ work and the company’s testing equipment and use such knowledge to perform Environmental Qualification Test (EQT)

• Compile EQT test reports using automated tools, templates and scripts to create graphs from the test logs and data
  • Investigate the feasibility of using AI to automate test reports and implement such a tool upon approval

• Build, integrated, and test prototypes, demo samples, First Articles, etc. that involve both hardware and software

• Test, benchmark, evaluate, and review hardware and software as needed and determination on their adoptions for NCS solutions

• Must be knowledgeable of disk imaging technologies to take a storage media’s software load (operating system and applications) and be able capture, store and deploy this software load for later use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position, the individual must possess the following qualifications and personality attributes: 

• Minimum of three (3) years preferred experience in developing Linux test script. Strong preference for experience with hardware stress test applications and scripts (will consider experiences from work or pursuit of personal interests in computer, networking technologies, and programming)

• Familiarity with environmental MIL-STDs relevant to compute, storage, and networking systems and devices

• Familiarity with environmental MIL-STD test equipment, labs, and software tools

• Demonstrable experience with building and integrating servers, storage, and switches

• Demonstrable experience in documenting system building and testing instructions and environmental test reports

• Demonstrable enthusiasm for computer technologies and products

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred but not mandatory

• Must work on-site at NCS full-time, maintain a consistent office schedule, and be willing to travel as business needs arise

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

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Background:

NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms. Over the years, NCS built up a substantial integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets that we focus on; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, and the System Integrator community serving them. In October 2023, NCS moved into a state-of-the-art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park@ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia. This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification which have been defined in our Go-To Market strategy.

This strategy centers on IT product-based services formulated into a number of solutions targeted at different addressable markets and charts our development trajectory for the next five years.

Summary:

This role supports the daily purchasing activities, vendor communications and order tracking. This role helps ensure materials and services are ordered timely and accurately, delivered on time, and meet company requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn about supply chain and purchasing processes.

Essential Functions:

Create and process purchase orders based on approved requisitions and purchasing requirements.

Obtain and maintain supplier quotations, pricing information, and lead-time updates.

Follow up with suppliers regarding order acknowledgments, shipment status, and delivery schedules to ensure accurate and timely order status information.

Coordinate with Receiving, Production, Planning, and other departments regarding material availability and delivery requirements.

Assist in resolving discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, receipts, pricing, and quantities.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier files, and supporting documentation in SAP or other purchasing systems.

Support supplier on boarding activities and maintain vendor information in accordance with company procedures.

Ensure purchasing documents comply with internal policies, ISO procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Prepare routine purchasing reports, spreadsheets, and procurement-related documentation.

Support internal and external audits by providing requested purchasing records and documentation.

Perform general administrative duties for the Purchasing Department, including filing, data entry, document management, and correspondence.

Experience:

At least 1 year of office working experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers, customers, warehouse, sales, and internal teams
• Strong follow-up and ownership, able to track open orders and resolve issues without constant supervision
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially when dealing with shortages, delays, or urgent customer requests
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills or willingness to develop these skills Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of urgency
• Team-oriented and willing to support other team members
• Ability to learn quickly, including SAP/purchasing systems and company processes
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, particularly when handling urgent requests or difficult situations

NCS Technologies, lnc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital states or disability.

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