Operations Director

Doyon Limited; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Doyon, Limited is seeking a results-driven executive to analyze performance across its operating companies and drive improvements. Reporting to the Sr. VP/COO, you will help shape strategic plans, oversee due diligence for acquisitions, and supervise integration programs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the leadership team, budgeting, KPI reviews, and cross-functional project management. Alaska Native culture familiarity is valued, with travel required and a focus on long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 15+ years management experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ANCSA-related issues.
• MBA or financial analysis experience (preferred).
• General Management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance of operating companies and propose improvements.
• Review KPIs with COO, CFO and GMs to align operations with strategy.
• Support strategic planning for DFOCs to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Assist with business development and acquisitions due diligence and integration.
• Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate quarterly General Managers meetings.

Skills

ANCSA experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 15+ years management experience

MBA or financial analysis experience

General Management experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Doyon, Limited's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation to promote the economic and social well-being of our 20,000+ shareholders. We provide exceptional career opportunities for individuals who value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We understand the importance of treating our employees well and the impact motivated employees have in helping us succeed in our vision to be the leader in all we do.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan & Employer Match
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Sr. VP/Chief Operating Officer, the employee will analyze the performance of Doyon’s operating companies and make and implement recommendations regarding operational performance. The employee will be a key member of Doyon, Limited’s business development team and will assist with company acquisitions, including structuring and managing due diligence and integration programs. The employee will be instrumental in overseeing Doyon’s for-profit businesses and partnerships housed within Doyon, Limited.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and analyze activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine company and subsidiary progress toward stated goals and objectives
• Confer with COO, CFO and subsidiary General Managers to review key performance indicators, and ensure operations are in alignment with strategic objectives and implement resulting tactical objectives. (i.e., establish, monitor, maintain, and evaluate)
• Participate in strategic planning of Doyon Family of Companies (“DFOC”) operational activities to develop and implement long range goals and objectives to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the companies
• Participate in business development efforts focused on identifying and pursuing new opportunities, at both Doyon, Limited and affiliated companies
• Follow up and track implementation and performance of projects
• Research and provide analysis of the industries that Doyon is actively involved in or interested in pursuing
• Assist in the development of annual and long-term operational plans and budgets; monitors financial variances and responds timely to changes
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of the quarterly General Managers meetings
• Orchestrate intra-company projects (i.e., logistics and communication, management of North Slope property)
• Adhere to company and subsidiary confidentiality policies
• Foster a collaborative environment with Operations department and company subsidiaries
• Develop, create and present various presentations per Sr. VP/COO
• Travel required
• Knowledge of Alaska Native culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

DOYON LIMITED CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer, Client & Shareholder Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengths, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization. members and end users as needed, serving as an escalation point for network-related issues.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills- Visualizes, articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information.
• Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others.
• Employee Development- Effective in the recruitment, selection, development, and retention of competent staff members.
• Networking- Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts (e.g., in a specific industry, in government, and the community) to monitor public and internal issues that affect our business.
• Planning and Organizing- Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period.
• Process Improvement – Manages, leads and enables the process of change and transition while helping others to deal with the process.
• Research Skills-Searches, finds, and evaluates information sources.
• Risk Management- Assesses and quantifies risks, takes measures to eliminate, mitigate, monitor, and control risks.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 15 years management experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Two years or more experience working with a company impacted by ANCSA related issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or financial analysis experience
• General Management experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of work takes place in a professional office environment with a diverse group of individuals, each with distinct roles, personalities, and skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions]

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.