Director, Business Operations

About the Role

The Director, Business Operations provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement support for complex Navy and defense programs supporting the Undersea Warfare Enterprise. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior government, military, and industry stakeholders by assessing program performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations that support mission execution and organizational objectives. The Director collaborates across internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment to improve operational effectiveness, support contract execution, strengthen industrial base readiness, and drive successful customer outcomes. The position operates primarily through influence, partnership, and matrix leadership and is not initially expected to have formal supervisory responsibilities. The role requires extensive experience supporting defense operations, program management, business performance, and stakeholder engagement within complex government environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance measures, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational processes, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and business practices.
• Analyze complex operational and business challenges and recommend solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts in support of program and business objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations to achieve mission success.
• Provide expertise regarding defense industrial base capabilities, supply chain considerations, acquisition strategies, and operational readiness.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging capabilities, and best practices relevant to Navy and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance with immediate eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI preferred.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting complex government, defense, acquisition, shipbuilding, sustainment, or related programs.
• Experience supporting the management, execution, or oversight of large-scale government programs, contracts, or operational initiatives.
• Experience assessing program performance, operational risks, and business challenges and developing recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex initiatives and influence stakeholders within a matrixed environment.
• Experience engaging with senior government, military, industry, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting submarine, maritime, naval warfare, or Undersea Warfare programs.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, PEO organizations, OPNAV, SECNAV, or other Navy acquisition organizations.
• Direct experience supporting major Navy acquisition, modernization, or sustainment programs, including Virginia-class or Columbia-class programs.
• Knowledge of submarine industrial base initiatives, defense manufacturing, shipbuilding operations, and supply chain management.
• Experience with innovative acquisition approaches, including Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) programs, or similar acquisition strategies.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, Program Management, Operations Research, or a related discipline.

Pay

• Salary range provided as a general guideline across all experience levels.
• Actual base salary determined by scope of role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations.
• Eligible positions may include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

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