Operations & Compliance Director

Amentum - Pierre, SD

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Pierre, SD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Operations & Compliance Director at Amentum will oversee a team responsible for providing programmatic support, ensuring operational and contractual compliance throughout the program lifecycle. This role involves leadership in managing contracts, communications, finance, and HR teams, while ensuring that programmatic results meet customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in government contracting, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, all while supporting the Project Director in achieving strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and contractual compliance leadership throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop procedures to enhance performance through quality management processes.
• Review and develop operational best practices and oversee business operations and contract reporting.
• Ensure resources are provided to meet program requirements and monitor program progress against goals.
• Coach, train, and mentor the contracts, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and finance and HR teams.
• Resolve staffing and resourcing challenges creatively and cost-effectively.
• Provide financial, operational, and contractual direction for timely contract delivery.
• Support the development of program deliverables and perform quality control for reporting.
• Oversee financial management functions, including budgets, forecasts, and cost monitoring.
• Lead contractual compliance assurance efforts and implement risk mitigation best practices.
• Negotiate contracts in coordination with HQ and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Align project activities with customer and organizational goals.
• Develop and conduct customer engagement strategies and participate in industry events.
• Support strategic supplier relationship development and refine statements of work and deliverables.
• Participate in strategic planning and reporting activities as directed by the Project Director.

Requirements

• At least thirteen (13) years of professional experience in a management role with similar duties.
• Experience with programs requiring monitoring, evaluation, and quality standards.
• High level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements.
• Willingness to travel to austere environments as needed (approximately 10%).
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in written and oral English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with USAID and/or in the global health arena.