Dine Source and North Stone (NS) is looking for a dynamic and successful Director of Operations to join our rapidly growing company. The Director of Operations will be responsible helping the company President provide strategic/tactical leadership and oversight for creating, sustaining, implementing, and driving efficient and effective management processes in support of business objectives. He/she will collaborate with leaders and stakeholders from both the technology division and the business to ensure proper coordination and execution of activities related to the delivery of projects. The position requires significant interaction with cross-functional departments within the company, collaboration across other subsidiaries, and excellent communication and relationship management skills to influence and resolve issues.

• Operational Execution:  Manage customer and employee relationships. Work with corporate staff to ensure programs and staff operate as expected; work monthly financials with customers if needed; ensure contracts are managed according to expectations; confers with staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives. Prepares program reports and control’s expenditures in accordance with budget allocations & program bid targets.
• Employee Engagement: Develop, execute, and evaluate an internal communications strategy, ensuring that business goals, initiatives and organizational/people news are communicated regularly and effectively. Lead on the development and delivery of an engagement and communications calendar ensuring all initiatives/activities are delivered and communicated about in timely and efficient ways. Deliver end-to-end internal employee engagement plans and campaigns to inspire and engage employees. This will involve supporting senior leaders in their communications efforts in keeping their functions informed of updates and changes in consistent and engaging ways.
• Business Development: Develop, identify, and assess new growth opportunities within (or adjacent to) existing programs, and position new business resources to achieve growth objectives for DDC-ITS and Red Canyon. Maintain understanding of the Federal and DoD marketplace, buying trends, and capabilities for the IT labor services market within the Federal Agency arena. 
• Customer / Competitor intelligence: Develop relationships with current and key customers; influence customer planning and clearly articulate to DDC-ITS and Red Canyon business leadership customer needs. Understand competitive landscape and implications to influence capture efforts. Participate in professional/trade association activities, customer events and federal government meetings.

• Minimum of BS/BA or equivalent with 10 years of experience in business development and/or operations; IT or Program Management certification a plus.
• Thorough understanding of complex Federal government procurement requirements and processes.
• Proven track record of developing key relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work efficiently and perform multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with socio economic and small business set asides
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Experience delivering capability to government clients.
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Nice to have qualifications:

• Coordinating different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning
• Assessing and analyzing departmental to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits
• Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
• Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions
• Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in the market
• Excellent decision-making ability, balancing what is right with what is realistic.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and to deliver results through others.
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while simultaneously maintaining the "big picture" view.
• Understanding of Mentor Protégé & Joint Ventures.

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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Dine Development Corporation (DDC) delivers a robust suite of IT solutions designed to help our clients address the challenges of the digital revolution and embrace the opportunities of digital transformation. We provide a full spectrum of IT solutions that support clients in the defense, healthcare, national security, law enforcement, and intelligence communities. With a central focus on innovation, we translate modern technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies into client-driven solutions. Our teams of technologists are organized around digital solutions in the areas of systems/software engineering, data management, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity. As thought leaders and strategic partners, we provide a deliberate mix of people, processes, and technology to advance mission goals. Our IT companies have been consistently recognized for driving mission success through process efficiencies, reduced costs, and exploited technologies.