Senior Manager for Business Systems/Analytics position @ A Federally Funded Research Center.
This research center is dedicated to applying cutting-edge technology to national security challenges.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated strength in three primary areas: Thorough understanding of subcontracts, procurement, and other contracting related regulations (particularly FAR & DFARS regulations associated with procurement) and processes; significant technical knowledge of applications, systems, and data flows; and experience leading and inspiring a team of about 8 individual contributor direct reports, including Co-Ops.
This is a leadership position with high visibility and collaboration with technical staff, and related business departments (especially the IT function) to envision, deploy, and communicate capability improvements. This critical role reports directly to the Head. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for oversight in the design and administration of systems, process development initiatives, and incorporating future emerging technologies to improve operational compliance, quality, and efficiency. Contracting is currently kicking-off an initiative to research, identify, and implement the next generation purchasing process and associated system application to enable modern capabilities and substantially enhance the user experience.
Additionally, the Sr. Manager will implement strategies, systems, and business process designs and redesigns to meet CSD automation, reporting, and systems development requirements and oversee B2B purchasing processes and systems. The Sr. Manager will assign, train, direct, inspire, mentor and supervise assigned personnel, coordinate work assignments, and evaluate personnel performance on an ongoing basis to maximize performance across the team. The Sr. Manager will also be responsible for many regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements to address inquiries from stakeholders both inside and outside the Laboratory.
Below are some of the required skills to ensure this position fits.
Assist as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the design and implementation of a new procurement system to ensure it meets business, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements
Review industry materials management practices to close gaps in the Lab's an end-to-end capabilities
Design, build, and implement standardized business processes and business intelligence, interfacing with IT, Security, Finance, and various stakeholders to meet department and Laboratory objectives
Conduct analyses to evaluate system capabilities gaps between business needs and existing functionality
This is a permanent position with competitive pay and great benefits.
Additionally, this is a hybrid position with periodic on-site requirements in Lexington for meetings as necessary.