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At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

The primary function of the Sr. Director is to provide leadership and supervision of the Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing all aspects of the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, travel, professional development and administration of a portfolio of federal government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures. The Sr. Director is a headquarters position that will provide management oversight in collaboration with company and client policies, procedures, and guidelines for a significant DPS team. The role involves direct client and partner relationship management, high-quality project management (including financial management and contract compliance), and staff management. The Sr. Director is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants, and partners; substantively contribute to corporate needs and objectives; and work independently to meet deadlines and achieve contract and division goals. The Sr. Director is accountable for the following key performance indicators (KPIs); revenue, profitability, and quality delivery through quarterly client check-ins and project CPARS. In addition to PMU responsibilities, the Sr. Director will support business development and internal DPS initiatives, as assigned.

Responsibilities

Project and Finance Management:

• Manages and responsible for ensuring effective outcomes for all PMU operations, including but not limited to talent management, staffing and resourcing, recruiting, performance management, travel, and financial management.
• Cultivates relationships with relevant clients, partners, and staff. May serve as HQ POC on active contracts in Project Manager’s stead.
• Develop and implement business operations strategies, plans, and procedures; ensure consistency in all operations.
• Further the development of systems, processes, policies, and programs to effectively identify, manage, and mitigate risks and support goals.
• Lead project startups and close-outs; help oversee project operations, including training project teams and serving as a resource for issues that arise.
• Communicate and coordinate closely with project staff, internal teams, and Dexis support units (e.g., HR/Recruiting, Payroll, Finance/Accounting, Contracts), escalating and resolving questions and problems as appropriate.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project implementation and contract compliance and escalate as needed.
• Oversee project finances, approving project expenditures, reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain project budgets and to complete annual budgeting exercises and meet financial targets through careful budget management and long‐term planning.

Human Resource and Recruiting:

• In conjunction with project team, oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding and offboarding of project and PMU staff, including compliance with Dexis, client, and local policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with timelines and labor categories as specified in contracts.
• Manage PMU team, consisting of Program Associates and Project Managers (as assigned). Train support, mentor to ensure success in their roles and growth in their careers.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and training to new employees as needed or assigned.
• Establish systems to track activities and progress against specified project-level objectives.
• Oversee the development of recruitment strategies and plans for individual positions, ensuring timely advertisement, interview processes, client vetting, and candidate selection.
• Ensure that the hiring of personnel adheres to standards outlined in contract Statement of Objectives (SOO) and complies with all federal regulations.
• In coordination with HR, manage the negotiation of employment offers, benefits, and