THE ORGANIZATION

If you are seeking meaningful work, a collaborative team, and colleagues that are supportive, smart, and capable, this may be a great place for you.  Focusing on critical public & private sector environmental projects, this nationwide firm specializes in community outreach, strategic communications, conflict resolution, collaborative processes, equitable and inclusive engagement, and digital engagement.  Their wide variety of local, state, regional & national projects include sectors such as transportation, energy, water, community planning, & more.

This firm is the ideal match for entrepreneurial professionals seeking impactful work, professional development resources, flexibility, and public service in an environment of innovation, opportunity, diversity, & respect. They have a relationship driven mission of working together to make a positive impact on society focusing on positive, mutually beneficial results. At the core of all of their projects is finding solutions to advance essential policies and programs.

THE POSITION

This Vice-President of Business Services position serves as a leader within the company’s seasoned and cohesive business team collaborating with the firm’s Managing Principals, Management Team, Finance Team, People & Operations Team, and Marketing Team. This position will supervise Contracts & Compliance, ERP Systems, and IT departments.

 THE OPPORTUNITY

• A challenging and rewarding career opportunity, with a rapidly growing organization, with almost 150% growth rate over the last 5 years.
• A highly visible role for someone with a track record of working effectively at the intersection of government contracting and a growing professional services company.
• Strategic key partnership with management to envision actionable steps for growth, roll-out organization-wide KPIs, and ensure operational excellence.

 THE ROLE

• Proactively partner with Managing Principals and Management Team to operationalize vision, culture, processes, and strategy to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and enforce compliance that adheres to federal, state, and local business requirements.
• Drive financial, and business conversations including conducting negotiations and addressing compliance matters, with business partners, prime contractors, and government contracting officials.
• Monitor and manage business aspects of key contracts to achieve profitability goals and fulfill compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with People & Operations to support systems and processes to enhance employee productivity and satisfaction and to ensure that team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
• Collaborate with Finance on strategic initiatives such as planning, forecasting, budgeting, identifying opportunities for saving costs and maximizing profits.
• Facilitate a technologically intuitive environment and operationalize new systems or tools that promotes collaboration and efficiency.
• Review and reinvent processes to improve workflow efficiencies.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the Contract & Compliance, IT, and ERP Systems departments.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the Contracts & Compliance, IT, and ERP Systems departments.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for the Contracts & Compliance, IT, and ERP Systems departments.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy for the Contracts & Compliance, IT, and ERP Systems departments.

 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement in collaboration with departmental heads.
• Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with management.
• Work with Business Services Team, Managing Principals, and Management Team to ensure weekly, monthly, and annual Business Services Team priorities are met.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key business contacts for customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Finance to define and aggressively manage key performance indicators.
• Work with Management to monitor overall performance and suggest corrective solutions when necessary, using forecasting and financial analysis tools developed with the help of Finance.
• Creatively structure contracts to maximize billing rates and negotiate favorable terms for expenses and subconsultants, when applicable.
• Manage key contracts and project expenses to ensure the company achieves targets for growth and profitability.
• Serve as the corporate legal liaison for government contracts with corporate council.
• Establish and maintain an efficient project and company related document management structure (RFPs, Contracts, Task Orders, etc.)
• Develop and implement robust Project Management systems and processes.
• Assist with the integration of new Unanet ERP platforms/interface.
• Support People & Operations in managing Performance Based Compensation Program.
• Manage state and local business licenses, and certifications
• Negotiate business insurance policies annually.
• Facilitate a self-service environment where business and team leaders can access reporting and business platforms to assess performance.
• Support acquisition efforts by identifying, performing due diligence, and structuring deals with companies that complement and expand the services and geographical reach of K&W.

 REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Business mindset to foresee potential issues, diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and implement decisions quickly and collaboratively.
• Leadership skills with steadfast resolve, personal and professional integrity, strong delegation, and mentorship abilities.
• Understanding of advanced business planning, forecasting, and compliance issues.
• Technology native, ability to leverage digital platforms with a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Hands-on working style and willingness to approach challenges with energy, resourcefulness, and creativity.
• Commitment to equity and mentorship.
• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Unanet

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of experience in executive leadership positions within Professional Services firms.
• Prior experience with a fast-growing business that presents competing priorities, challenges of dealing with the unknown.
• Experience and knowledge of contracting with federal and state government agencies including basic understanding of FAR.
• Experience in Unanet ERP System implementation and roll out a plus.

COMMITTMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace and is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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