Prairie Band Construction · 1 week ago
Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer
Holton,KS,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPrairie Band Construction is seeking an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to oversee all aspects of federal contracting operations and commercial businesses. The role involves ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and fostering strategic relationships, while also developing and implementing strategies for growth and profitability.
Construction
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize federal contracting and leverage 8(a) opportunities
Lead, oversee, and approve contract negotiations
Develop and execute strategies and timeline for initiating 8(a) businesses to align with long-term company growth and sustainable expansion, to include business line management, branding/naming strategy, and entity development schedules and priorities
Review, develop and maintain operational controls for all companies
Develop strategies and implement for minimum of 15% increase in revenues overall per year
Develop strategies and implement systems to increase profitability across all companies
Explore and evaluate various service lines within federal contracting sector to diversify revenue streams
Identify, evaluate and approve mentor-protégé opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between large and small businesses
Identify, evaluate, and approve joint venture opportunities with complementary businesses to leverage specialized expertise and maximize resources
Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and tasks, defining clear milestones and performance metrics
Foster a culture of excellence within federal contracting team, offering leadership, mentorship, and growth opportunities
Develop, Oversee, and Approve all Federal Group HR matters to include new hires, terminations, position creation, position elimination, organizational chart and hierarchy, disciplinary actions, and related HR matters
Develop and implement geographic growth strategy, to include a bonafide office strategy, location of offices and facilities, leases and related documents
Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with federal agencies, and subcontractors, driving collaboration and business development
Engage with Small Business Administration representatives to access specialized assistance programs and networking opportunities
Develop and lead all federal group communication, messaging, and branding approaches, to include web sites and online marketing, SAMS and DSBS profiles, for federal group, subsidiaries, and joint ventures
Identify and track federal contracting opportunities, ensuring steady flow of potential projects
Oversee the development of compelling and compliant proposals in response to federal solicitations, harnessing the 8(a) certification to secure new business and expand presence in the federal marketplace
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks including legal, financial, operational and reputational
Lead team through the 8(a)-certification and reporting processes for federal Group entities
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation, Small Business Administration Regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity matters, Davis Bacon Act matters, Service Contracting Act matters, Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR) applicable IT and cybersecurity regulations, and other regulations as they may apply to the federal group
Oversee formation and Approval of all necessary governance documents
Monitors internal procedures and identifies the most efficient methods to employ in running the organization on a day-to-day basis
Oversees the regular administration of the offices and the operation of the organization's facilities and equipment
Effectively manage a portfolio of 8(a) businesses at different stages of maturity
Foster a culture of growth, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement
Monitoring and maintaining responsibility for the financial performance of the Federal team and projects. Oversee and approve budget, financial planning, and analysis to ensure fiscal health and maximize profitability
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree (MS) in a technical discipline AND Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
Must currently have or be willing to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance
Demonstrates the highest degree of trustworthiness, sound moral judgment, and ethical behavior, with a clear understanding of the impact and consequences of their decisions and actions
Manages all data and operations in strict adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive information
10+ years of Federal Program Management experience
10+ years of managing and mentoring teams working on Federal contracts
10+ years of 8(a) experience
10+ years of working within Tribally Owned 8(a) companies and organizations
Defense Acquisition Work Force (DAWIA) Certification in any discipline
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communications and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and track record of driving business growth
Company
Prairie Band Construction
Tribally-owned 8(a) construction company offering reliable and efficient solutions without sacrificing quality or affordability.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase