Associate Director
Job Locations
US-OH-Dayton
2024-5509
Category
Executive Management
Type
Full Time
Hours / Week
Location : Name
Dayton OH
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems is currently recruiting for an Associate Operations Director . Our Associate Operations Director manages and leads the success of a portfolio of programs within Odyssey's ISR / SOF Business Unit. This individual will execute their respective portfolio of programs in close collaboration and accordance with company and customer objectives. Operations Directors are responsible for their assigned portfolio's operational management and supervisory, administrative, and financial functions. This position will manage Program Managers, Task Leads, and other staff members, ensuring high-quality operational performance standards are achieved. They are responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction and emphasizing employee engagement. Directors also manage and lead subcontractor relationships in their areas of responsibility. They also play a critical role in enabling growth and new business development through consistent and collaborative integration with our Business Development team.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to :
Plan and execute projects and customer engagements to achieve client objectives, milestones, and program benchmarks
Identify task requirements, interdependencies, and key resources for project success
Set goals, benchmarks, and objectives with progress milestones to measure successSupervise Program Managers and Task Leads as appropriate to achieve program milestones and portfolio successesManage subcontractor relationships and engagements when requiredContinuously measure task performance, reporting progress, risks, issues, problems, and variances from benchmarksEnsure team performance consistently meets or exceeds established customer satisfaction benchmarksDevelop and foster solid customer relationships and maintain healthy management relationshipsRegularly meet (typically biweekly / weekly) with the CORs to provide status on contract and schedule; and have semiannual or bimonthly meetings with the division leadership (director, SML, deputy director, etc.) to share status and get feedbackProvide feedback and value-added recommendations and communicate effectively with customers and managers to anticipate, identify, and eliminate project deficiencies or issuesCommunicate and meet frequently with the customer(s) to anticipate emerging requirements and develop effective support solutionsPartner with Talent Acquisition to attract, recruit, and retain team members who meet or exceed customer requirements and Odyssey's high standardsPlan and budget for all resources required to develop, motivate, and reward team members and staff to achieve and recognize employee accomplishment and retention goalsWork with the Contracting Officer Representative and PMs to ensure that needed funding is obligatedDelivered monthly status reports and vacancy CDRLs, reviewed quarterly and annual surveillance, and assisted with other contract deliverablesTrack costs and compare them to established budgets monthly, conducting variance analyses as requiredEmployee RelationsProvide guidance, feedback, and coaching in support of employee development
Identify and help satisfy development needs, advocate for and project budget requirements to meet those needsDevelop and document personal and professional development goals that support individual, project, and organizational goalsWork with the Odyssey Business Development and Proposal team to promote and enable company growth by developing and supporting business development and capturing strategiesDevelop and document customer profiles and support competitive planning and analysis
Participate in Capture and Proposal development and proposal review activitiesHelp coordinate Odyssey corporate resources in support of proposal activity, including data gathering and reviewsFacilitate company communication and ensure consistent corporate messagingCommunicate and visit team members concerning program status, performance, corporate policies and initiatives, corporate news, and other projects, sites, and corporate developments
Communicate regularly with the team about program status, customer status, anticipated resource requirements, and business opportunitiesAs appropriate, carry and relay corporate messaging to customers and sub-contractorsLeadership AttributesProven record of managing multiple staff within departmental, programmatic, or functional areas to ensure results
Experience preparing and presenting results related to programmatic or functional progress to customers and corporate leadershipExceptional cross-functional team playerAbility to set and convey priorities to meet objectivesDemonstrate sound character and ethical behaviorAccepts accountability to Customers (internal and external), corporate leadership, and employeesProven ability to provide timely feedback to employeesAbility to create a positive work environmentWillingness and experience in building employee trustProven ability to interface effectively and professionally with the Government client on all aspects of contract execution and quality support deliveryQualifications
Citizenship : Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance : Active Secret
Education : Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience : 10 plus years of comparable experience within the USAF acquisition community
Preferred Qualifications
Education : Master's degree
Technical Skills
Proven experience in senior management with the delivery of technical and management services (Program Management and Operations execution). Experience in the ISR / SOF mission set is highly preferredAbility to work effectively with a broad range of people with various technical skills and experience.
Ability to react quickly in a rapidly changing environment, motivate and manage a team, and support staffAbility / experience managing professional personnel in a defense environment.Ability / experience managing contract execution in a defense environment (hours, vacancies, funding, performance, quality)Ability / experience managing contract financial execution / tracking / expenditures in a defense environment.Ability / experience interfacing regularly with Government clients (Military and Civilian) on all aspects of contract execution.Interpersonal Skills
Strong Leadership skills and experienceExperience leading portfolios of 100 employeesStrong organization skills and ability to manage shifting prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to speak to all levels of the organization, as well as external customersStrong customer relationship-building and management skillsAdditional Information
Location : Dayton, Ohio
Travel : Up to 10%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid : Hybrid
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Company Overview
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.
Please note : Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
