Vice President with Security Clearance

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Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced and talented individual to serve as one of its Vice Presidents (VP) who will assist the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with planning, coordinating, and overseeing performance of the company's federal government contracts. Working collaboratively with the COO and other senior executive management, the VP will help to ensure development and implementation of the highest quality and efficient operations and systems in business development efforts and the performance of its federal contracts. Qualified candidates must have a history of exceptional experience in the federal government contracts industry, understanding of performance of federal government contracts, business acumen and management skills required in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of the principles, procedures, laws, regulations, policies and best practices in the government contracts industry. Duties/Responsibilities: Assist the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with planning, coordinating, and overseeing performance of the company's federal government contracts and business development activities.
Help to ensure development and implementation of the highest quality and efficient operations and systems in business development efforts and the performance of federal contracts.
Analyze company operations to improve and increase productivity and business development needs.
Provide support and encouragement for managers with issues related to work processes, supplies, or staff including employee hirings and terminations.
Communicate and advise COO on the the strategic direction of the company's government contracts division.
Advise COO and collaborate with executive leadership and other internal stakeholders to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects and systems.
Collaborate with other divisions and departments to carry out the company's goals and objectives.
Recommend and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
Ensure that departmental decisions and plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
Establish, communicate, and implement operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
Ensure business practices meet company goals.
Oversee compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Facilitate leadership development within the company.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train management-level staff when necessary.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Be responsible for discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy when necessary.
Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the COO and other leadership.
Identify training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities, Education, and Experience: History of exceptional experience in the federal government contracts industry, established track record in business development, and understanding of performance of federal government contracts
Must possess business acumen and strong supervisory, management, and leadership skills
Demonstrated team and relationship builder and collaborator
Must work at MELE's headquarters office in Rockville, MD (at the present time, in a required hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days working from home)
Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, laws, regulations, policies and best practices in the government contracts industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred.
At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required.
LOCATION: This is a full-time position in Rockville, MD 20850, USA Telework options are available with a requirement to be in the office at least three days a week, based on the level of in-person meetings and office needs. SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Benefits MELE Offers Hybrid remote/office work environment. Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care. Low-Cost Family Health Care offered. Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation 401(k) with Employer Match Cross-training opportunities About MELE Associates, Inc. With over 275 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned (VOSB), minority-owned small business that has been empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include national security and intelligence, law enforcement and emergency management training, technical, analytical and program management support, facility management and engineering, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) defense and security, and IT/cybersecurity. MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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