Director Business Operations

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Director of Business Operations serves as the principal strategic enabler and administrative executive for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Readiness. Within the strategic framework of national defense operations, the Director provides executive-level oversight of the office’s internal infrastructure, including resource allocation, inter-agency policy coordination, and human capital workflows. The role directs financial management and budget activities; oversees acquisition planning and contract performance; leads human capital and administrative operations; advises senior leadership on business operations and translates strategic priorities into operational goals; develops procedures and continuity plans with partner organizations; and oversees data governance and digital modernization initiatives that support task tracking, records management, reporting, and administrative efficiency.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, including managing budget formulation and execution; developing acquisition requirements and overseeing contractor performance; and leading administrative business operations, workforce planning, resource allocation, and process improvement while advising senior leadership on complex operational issues.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components; a Special Background Investigation with favorable adjudication is required.
Obtain a COR certification within six months of appointment and maintain it in accordance with current policy and acquisition regulations.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Meet all qualifications and education requirements by the closing date and document them in a resume of no more than two pages.
Submit a resume that documents employment duration; months and hours worked per week are recommended for each listed job.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period; a one-year probationary period is specified as a condition of employment.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Appointment, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, and advanced leave accrual may be offered.

Responsibilities

Direct resource allocation and financial management, including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), budget submissions, and monitoring funding obligations to support organizational priorities.
Oversee acquisition planning and contract performance, including developing requirements, evaluating proposals, reviewing deliverables, and monitoring expenditures.
Lead human capital and administrative operations, including workforce planning, recruitment coordination, performance management, facilities support, and executive onboarding.
Advise senior leadership on business operations and translate strategic priorities into operational goals.
Develop procedures and continuity plans in coordination with partner organizations.
Oversee data governance and digital modernization initiatives to improve task tracking, records management, reporting, and administrative efficiency.
Maintain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Certification in accordance with applicable policy and acquisition regulations; obtain certification within six months of appointment.
As a mission-essential employee, report for or remain at work during certain dismissals or closures caused by emergencies, unless excused by a supervisor, and maintain contact with the supervisor during such situations.
File an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.