Operations & Compliance Director

This position is contingent upon Customer approval, funding, and position availability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Amentum seeks a qualified, solutions and results-oriented candidate to serve as an Operations & Compliance Director in anticipation of an award. The Operations and Compliance Director shall oversee a team of nine individuals responsible for providing cross-cutting programmatic support. S/he will provide comprehensive operational and contractual compliance leadership, will support the Project Director’s in providing overarching oversight and executive level management, direction to ensure programmatic results are achieved and customer expectations are met. S/he will serve as the principal liaison between the HQ functional support units and the project team and is responsible for leading the contracts team, the communications and monitoring and evaluation team and the finance and HR team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in government contracting, strong leadership and communication skills, creative problem solving, exceptional organization and management, excellence in client service and will mirror our culture of synergy, collaboration, flexibility, adaptability and growth. Candidates must be comfortable working in a dynamic and high-energy environment.

This position will be considered fully remote but must be able to accommodate the Eastern US time zone.

DUTIES:

Provide operational and contractual compliance leadership through the entire life of program, from start up through close out.

Develops procedures to increase performance by implementing sound quality management processes. Responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of SOPs related to programmatic activities, duties and responsibilities.

Review/develop operational best practices and support oversight of overall business operations and contract reporting requirements.

Ensure necessary resources are provided to meet program requirements, directing, controlling, and ensuring procurements are made in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Monitors program’s progress against the contract and organizational goals and objectives, and ensures they are consistently and adequately met.

Provides coaching, training, mentorship and leadership to the contracts team, the communications and monitoring and evaluation team, and the finance and HR team.

Resolves staffing and resourcing challenges through creative and cost-effective approaches that are within budget.

Provides financial, operational, and contractual direction to ensure on-time delivery of the contract scope of work and seeks opportunities for continual improvement.

Support development of program deliverables and performs high level reviews and quality control to ensure timely reporting.

Responsible for oversight and quality control of all financial management functions, including but not limited to preparation of budgets and forecasts, monitoring costs, program funding and program financial reporting. Develops and supervises implementation of strategies to optimize contract profitability and reduce cost overruns and ensures prompt resolution of implementation problems. Improves cost effectiveness of program.

Lead contractual compliance assurance efforts, implementing systems and best practices for risk mitigation.

Leads contractual negotiations in coordination with HQ contracts, legal and contracts team. Performs detailed reviews of contractual documentation, ensures delivery of all contractually required deliverables, and provides guidance to project leadership team on all contractual and operational matters.

Ensure compliance with Federal and international contractual and export regulations and advises Project Director on solutions to contractual matters as they arise.

Ensure strategic alignment of project activities with those of the customer and the organization.

Develop and conduct customer engagement strategy, including participating in face-to-face meetings and attending industry events.

Support strategic supplier relationship development and maturation including applying expertise in the development and refinement of statements of work, deliverables, schedules, and supplier terms and conditions.

Participate in strategic planning, annual reporting, monitoring and evaluation reporting, quality related reporting, and other planning and reporting activities as directed by the Project Director.

Perform other duties and special projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

At least thirteen (13) years of professional experience in a management role performing similar duties as those outlined in this job description.

Some experience working on programs with monitoring and evaluation and quality standards requirements and components.

High level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements.

Ability and willingness to travel to austere environments as and when needed (approximately 10%) is required.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in international development, business, global health, or other related field from an accredited college.

Language Skills: Proficiency in written and oral English language.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, be very detailed orientated, flexible and have strong organizational and time management skills.

Proficient financial and operational management, personnel management and contractual management skills.

Strong communication and business writing skills and demonstrated experience drafting professional, concise and persuasive messages.

Ability to effectively collaborate, cooperate and interface with multiple levels of stakeholders to achieve results.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with USAID and/or in the global health arena preferred.

This position is contingent upon Customer approval, funding, and position availability.

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