Eastern Companies · 2 hours ago
Director of Federal Operations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expEastern Contractors Corporation (ECC) is the industrial general contracting division of Eastern Companies, delivering precision-engineered solutions for complex facilities. The Director of Federal Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing federally funded programs and contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and organizational objectives.
Construction
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the execution of federal contracts, programs, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, federal regulations, and organizational objectives
Establish, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliant, efficient, and high-quality service delivery to federal clients
Oversee operational planning, workforce management, performance oversight, and process improvement activities across the federal portfolio
Partner closely with executive leadership, program management, compliance, finance, human resources, and business development teams to translate federal requirements into actionable and scalable operational strategies
Ensure readiness for federal audits, reviews, and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation, reporting, and internal governance practices
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks across federal contracts; implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
Monitor program performance using data-driven metrics and key performance indicators; analyze trends and recommend improvements to enhance contract performance and operational maturity
Serve as a primary operational point of contact for federal customers, contracting officers, auditors, and external partners, supporting transparent communication and timely issue resolution
Support business development and growth initiatives by contributing operational expertise during capture, proposal development, transition planning, and contract start-up activities
Lead, mentor, and develop operational leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, program management, federal contracting, or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading operational functions supporting federal contracts in a private-sector or government-adjacent environment
Experience working with or supporting federal agencies and understanding federal compliance and reporting requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance, if required by contract
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Prior experience in a leadership or director-level role overseeing teams, programs, or portfolios preferred
Company
Eastern Companies
Over the years, Eastern Companies has grown from its roots as a self-performing roofing contractor into a dynamic organization of business units, equipped to meet virtually any construction need.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase