Director, Partnership Development Operations (Onsite 4 Days - Brentwood, TN)

About the role

The Director, Partnership Development Operations provides operations-related guidance to a team that studies, evaluates, and recommends effective strategies aimed at creating successful business partnerships. Serves as the CoreCivic operational support person for developing proposals and negotiating contracts. Participates directly in the development of responses to inquiries from government partners. Effectively utilizes resources within the company to offer safe and secure solutions at competitive pricing levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides operations-related guidance to a team that studies, evaluates, and recommends effective strategies aimed at creating successful business partnerships.
• Serves as the CoreCivic operational support person for developing proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Participates directly in the development of responses to inquiries from government partners.
• Effectively utilizes resources within the company to offer safe and secure solutions at competitive pricing levels.
• Directs the company’s efforts at evaluating and responding to business opportunities by using knowledge of contracting terms and the procurement process of government entities at all levels.
• Participates in creating transactional strategies and monitors the proposal development process.
• Utilizes business acumen and innovation to develop strategies on gaining new and retaining existing business.
• Promotes the development of new and resourceful partnership ideas.
• Evaluates project feasibility, keeping in mind financial considerations, operational capabilities, and CoreCivic’s strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice or other acceptable related field is required.
• Five years of correctional supervisory experience, including experience at ADO level preferred.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Previous experience with the proposal process, contract negotiations, and facility budgeting is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.