This role supports the Operations Director in running the organization efficiently while driving revenue, market expansion, and new business opportunities.

Core Operational Leadership Duties

• Operational Oversight: Lead and manage day-to-day operations across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plan, quarterly objectives, and long-term goals.
• Process & Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and monitor operational procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements; manage audits and corrective actions.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Develop, implement, and monitor budgets; forecast, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to meet fiscal targets.
• Performance Management: Establish program metrics; use data-driven analysis to improve operations and report impact to leadership.
• Team Leadership: Build and manage high-performing leadership teams; hire, coach, mentor, and conduct performance reviews; maintain succession plans.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Market & Opportunity Analysis: Identify and assess market trends, customer needs, and potential new markets or services. 
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and manage relationships with partners, vendors, and potential clients to expand reach and revenue. 
• Proposal & Sales Support: Prepare and present proposals, pitches, and business plans to secure new contracts, grants, or funding. 
• Revenue Growth Initiatives: Lead or coordinate projects to increase market share or enter new geographic markets. Lead effort to mine task orders on existing contract vehicles.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the organization to external/internal clients, regulators, and community stakeholders, building trust and credibility. 

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; master’s degree preferred along with PE, PG or PMP
• 15+ years of proven experience in operations management, program leadership, and strategic planning
• Experience in business development, sales, or marketing

Skills & Competencies

• Make timely, informed decisions balancing operational needs with growth opportunities 
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience hiring, coaching, and mentoring PM and PgM; familiarity with project management tools
• Strategic thinking and the ability to balance operational execution with growth initiatives 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders 

Compensation

Salary - $170-230k depending on experience and qualifications.

In summary: This role blends the operational discipline of a Deputy Operations Director with the proactive, growth-focused mindset of a business development leader. The Deputy Operations Director will help ensure the organization runs efficiently while simultaneously driving new revenue streams, partnerships, and market expansion.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.