Operations Branch Manager

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense contracting is looking for a Branch Manager to oversee operations and lead a team in support of Department of Defense customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, a strong background in business development, and the ability to foster positive relationships with various stakeholders. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers the chance to significantly impact branch performance while supporting a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Work/life balance programs

Parental and other leave programs

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED plus 14 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Proven, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch employees and serve as first-level supervisor for Team Leads.
• Achieve profit goals and manage hiring, supervision, and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with the DCS Quality Management System.

Skills

Business development aptitude

Customer-service talents

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Reporting to and collaborating with the PEO Digital Programs Department Manager, the Branch Manager will effectively lead their branch’s employees and serve as first-level supervisor for all assigned Team Leads (Supervisors).

Essential Job Functions:

Apply well-defined management processes and concepts in oversight of an organization consisting of subordinate team leads and individual contributors who support Department of Defense customers.

Be responsible for the Branch achieving profit before corporate overhead and annual business growth consistent with the goals of the Strategic Plan. Profitability is expected to result from controlling direct and indirect expenses.

Develop a depth of understanding of the acquisition programs supported by largest numbers of Department Staff, to include the acquisition challenges the staff is facing. Be conversant in defense acquisition management processes in accordance with the DoD 5000 series instructions relevant to preferred / necessary strategies to meet today’s challenges.

Promote Department and Division capabilities and advantages with key leaders, inside and outside of DCS, and most importantly to the Department programs’ Prime Contractor.

Identify and gain support of external stakeholders to achieve Department’s objectives.

Perform mentoring, supervision, and evaluation of subordinates in a manner that is consistent with the core values of DCS.

Maintain morale in the Department. Oversee hiring, staff supervision, and capability and career development to retain a fulfilled workforce.

Be an advocate and supporter of the DCS Quality Management System (QMS), responsible for QMS compliance with emphasis on QMS process improvement.

The successful candidate will work near 100% directly on customer projects. Candidates not currently supporting PEO Digital Programs contract must either qualify for existing contract billets or have other sources of direct coverage.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have High School Diploma or GED plus 14 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience.

Active Secret Clearance.

Business development aptitude and customer-service talents.

Ability to manage a budget, meet established schedules, and complete assigned reviews and reports.

Team leadership experience.

Promotes DCS with a positive, confidence-inspiring image. Able to travel to Massachusetts at least once every two months to meet with Prime Contractor and local Department staff.

Proven, excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to a) provide positive and negative feedback, b) make a persuasive argument, c) describe in writing team processes and ideas.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with local and distributed team members.

Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $87,934 - 205,188

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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