Director of Operations

About the role

Day & Zimmermann’s SOC division is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide management, supervision, and leadership for the armed protective force at multiple U.S. government facilities. The role involves scheduling, staffing, and managing the force in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, standards, directives, collective bargaining agreements, and corporate policies. The Director conducts operational and security analysis, develops and implements security procedures and plans, and ensures the protective force meets mission requirements. The position requires a security clearance, U.S. or naturalized citizenship, and will be located on‑site in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with supervising, scheduling, and directing armed security guard operations and training under the direction of U.S. Government supervisory personnel.
• Provide onsite supervision of guard‑force operations and training in accordance with DOE Order 473.3, corporate and local regulations, licensing requirements, and interaction with U.S. Government personnel.
• Deliver supervisory, quality, and reporting functions that manage officer safety, ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), identify and correct performance issues, and conduct both unannounced and announced inspections.
• Help the Program Manager plan, manage, and evaluate guard‑force operations.
• Evaluate assigned personnel to confirm that all positions and labor categories are filled with qualified, certified, cleared, and licensed individuals.
• Maintain high standards of competency, personnel conduct, and staffing in line with company policy, contract requirements, and the quality‑assurance plan.
• Complete monthly security‑readiness reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in law enforcement, security management, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant commercial or government experience in security, law enforcement, military, protective force, or comparable operational environments in a management role.
• Experience supervising or managing a workforce of over 200 personnel governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Proven experience in personnel management and evaluation, planning and scheduling, analysis and reporting, and delivering results in oral and written formats.
• Current DOE Q access authorization or eligibility to obtain one (or an equivalent Top Secret clearance).
• U.S. citizenship or naturalized citizenship.
• Position contingent upon contract award and located on‑site in the Washington, DC area.

Skills

• Working knowledge of access‑control systems and protection criteria for sensitive/classified materials and Federal facilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer).
• Working‑level knowledge of labor relations, logistics, communications, and armory operations.
• Ability to develop security plans, policies, post orders, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and team‑building abilities.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Visual acuity sufficient to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, and operate machinery.
• Ability to push or pull objects using body strength.
• Capability to read and write complex documents in English.
• Capacity to reason, make sound decisions, and concentrate for extended periods.
• Ability to convey spoken instructions clearly and loudly when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks.
• Parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $175,000 – $225,000 (final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors).