Director Of Operations

Company Overview:
For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview:

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing Edgesource Corporation's daily operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and alignment with strategic goals in delivering mission-ready national security solutions. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes through the AdvantEDGE™ Framework, and driving operational excellence across departments to support intelligence, diplomatic, military, and homeland security missions. The Director plays a pivotal role in advancing complex missions from ideation to deployment, ensuring measurable impact, compliance, and resilience in contested environments. This position requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance, and industry-recognized quality management standards such as CMMI and ISO. The role is essential for fostering continuous improvement, operational maturity, and mission success in government contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:

Oversee daily operations across the organization, ensuring alignment with national security objectives, compliance with standards, and integration via the AdvantEDGE™ Framework.

• Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth, innovation in areas like AI/ML and UAS/C-UAS, and long-term mission readiness.

• Process Optimization:

Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to enhance productivity, cost-effectiveness, and resilience in secure, cross-domain environments.

• Financial Oversight:

Manage budgets, monitor operational costs, and ensure fiscal discipline across business units, with a focus on quality-driven resource allocation.

• Team Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop operations staff, including cleared personnel, to build a collaborative culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Performance Management:

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational success, track mission impact, and identify areas for enhancement.

• Risk Management & Compliance:

Ensure all operations adhere to legal, safety, quality, and security standards, including CMMI, ISO, FAR, and DCAA. Implement risk mitigation strategies for national security challenges.

• Vendor & Partner Relations:

Manage relationships with key vendors, partners, and service providers to support efficient resource management and mission-critical integrations.

• Technology & Systems:

Oversee the implementation and optimization of operational systems, software, and tools—such as those for data engineering, cloud pipelines, and AI traceability—to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

· 8–10+ years of progressive operations management experience, preferably in government contracting and national security sectors.

· Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects in secure environments, and delivering measurable mission outcomes.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.

· Proficiency in operational management software, performance metrics tools, and frameworks like AdvantEDGE™.

Competencies:

• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with a focus on national security innovation.
• Financial and business acumen in quality-driven small business settings.
• Leadership and team-building capability for cleared, high-stakes teams.
• Process-driven and results-oriented approach to mission readiness.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in complex environments.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement focus for evolving threats.

Working at Edgesource:
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

- Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays -
- Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
- 401k Plan with Match -
- Tuition & Professional Development Support -
- Commuter Benefits -
- Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
- Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer:

Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (703) 837-0550.