Director of Corporate Operations

As the Director of Corporate Operations, you will be the engine behind Ascella’s organizational efficiency, ensuring our internal mission is as robust as the solutions we provide to our federal partners. By bridging the gap between high-level strategy and daily execution, you will empower our teams to deliver excellence to our major government stakeholders while scaling our corporate infrastructure for the future.

What you will achieve

• Drive Strategic Execution: You will partner with executive leadership to transform long-term goals into actionable operational plans, ensuring the company scales efficiently while maintaining our commitment to client success.
• Optimize Business Governance: You will oversee the backbone of our organization—including contracts, procurement, and multi-entity management—to ensure seamless compliance and risk mitigation within the federal contracting space.
• Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: You will act as a high-impact collaborator, leading complex projects from initial analysis through implementation to improve internal communication and organizational agility.
• Strengthen Global Operations: You will harmonize our domestic efforts with our offshore back-office teams, refining processes that support everything from workforce planning and recruitment to vendor management.

Must-Have Skills (Required)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university of college
• 10+ years of experience in corporate management, operations, or strategic planning with a track record of leading complex, multi-functional initiatives.
• Deep familiarity with managing operations, contracts, and compliance within a federal government contracting environment.
• Proven ability to provide data-driven insights that influence senior stakeholders and drive executive decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives at a high level while remaining comfortable operating at a tactical, hands-on level
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence across teams and senior stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

• MBA or related Master’s degree
• Experience supporting or managing operations on a federal government contract or within a federal contracting environment
• Experience managing and coordinating with offshore administrative teams
• Advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Experience in workforce planning for large-scale federal proposals and client projects
• Deep understanding of the operational nuances within the federal ecosystem
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS compliance and vendor procurement strategies
• Experience managing corporate programs like ISO, CMMI, or security clearances

Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great

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Position: Director of Corporate Operations
Location: Herndon, VA (Fully Remote)
Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.