Director Of Sponsored Programs Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Mission

Waséyabek Federal Group (WFG) is a Division of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), a wholly owned economic investment company by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for members of the Band which will contribute to their long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities.

WFG is ~$17 million and approximately 385 employees, providing leading solutions and services to the Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Defense (DoD) across multiple service lines including Operations & Maintenance, Professional Services, Environmental Services, and IT & Cybersecurity.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations & Maintenance Programs is responsible for the successful execution, operational performance, and customer satisfaction of assigned Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts within the Waséyabek Federal Group portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Maintenance, this role provides oversight of Program Managers, project teams, and site leadership to ensure contractual compliance, operational excellence, workforce engagement, and financial performance.
 
 The Director serves as the primary operational leader for assigned programs, partnering closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal shared services teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality services across Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal facilities.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the Federal industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret or Q Clearance.
• A minimum of ten years working in Operations and Maintenance including prior experience with Base Support Operations Maintenance (BASOPS).
• A minimum of five years of experience working with 8(a) or other small business entities on Federal projects. 
• Advanced knowledge of government agency regulations, proposal writing, and standards/protocols regarding operations, logistics and resource utilization.
• Prior experience in re-badging Federal employees.
• Expert proficiency in verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders at all career levels.
• Strong leadership capability with proven track record of developing talent through leading by example and modelling “do what it takes attitude and ability to get into the details” behavior.
• Ability to quickly adapt focus, adjust schedule and problem solve to meet evolving work demands and needs of supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also work independently and balance multiple competing priorities and tasks.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master of Business Administration.
• Project Management Professional PMP Certification.
• Current Clearance (S or TS).
• DoD Experience.
• DoE Experience.
• OCONUS Experience.
• Prior experience in business development and/or sales with proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and negotiating complex deals. 

Physical Requirements/Location: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a remote/hybrid position.
• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Occasionally required to move 5 – 25 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.

Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air. 

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.