Managing Director - Operations

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position seeks an experienced leader to drive strategic programs, organizational change, and cultivate key partnerships. **Key Responsibilities:** * Plan, execute, and evaluate complex programs and projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery with high-quality results. * Apply advanced project management principles, effectively managing risks, resources, and interdependencies. * Oversee administrative and management functions, including strategic resource allocation and production planning. * Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and foster continuous improvement. * Lead strategic change, establish organizational vision, and implement initiatives in dynamic environments. * Develop and lead diverse teams, fostering an inclusive workplace, teamwork, and constructive conflict resolution. * Drive results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks to achieve organizational goals. * Strategically manage human, financial, and information resources. * Build and maintain effective coalitions with federal agencies, state/local governments, and private/non-profit sectors. **Minimum Qualifications:** * One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14/GS-15 level, or equivalent in Federal or comparable private/public sector. **Required Technical Competencies:** * **Program & Project Management:** Expertise in planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating complex initiatives. * **Administration & Management:** Knowledge of business functions, resource allocation, and operational planning. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Ability to anticipate customer needs, deliver high-quality services, and drive continuous improvement. **Required Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):** * **Leading Change:** Ability to initiate and implement strategic change and organizational vision. * **Leading People:** Skill in fostering team development, cooperation, and conflict resolution within an inclusive environment. * **Results Driven:** Capacity to achieve organizational goals and customer expectations through effective decision-making and risk management. * **Business Acumen:** Proficiency in strategically managing human, financial, and information resources. * **Building Coalitions:** Ability to forge partnerships across diverse organizations to achieve shared objectives. **Note:** All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.