Community Science - Director of Business Operations
Remote
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
About Community Science
Community Science's mission is to help build the capacity of organizations and institutions to develop healthy, just, and equitable communities. We study and promote equitable community and system change. Our evaluation and research services are designed to develop the knowledge necessary to address social problems in a way that benefits all communities. Our other primary services include research and evaluation, strategy development, capacity-building products, and assistance such as consultation, training, webinars, applications, and guides for practitioners. We approach our work with a commitment to social justice, equity, scientific rigor, and integrity in our business practices. Our priority is to advance equity and justice by transforming foundations, government agencies, and nonprofits nationwide and beyond through our work. Our clients include federal and state governments, national and local foundations, and nonprofit organizations of all sizes that share our commitment.
Responsibilities
This Director of Business Operations is a senior leadership role, reporting to and working directly with Community Science’s Vice President of Consulting to develop and achieve the organization’s operations strategy, goals, and action plans, and to facilitate operational alignment between Community Science and its parent company, BCT Partners, LLC. The incumbent will be navigating change and integration between separate yet similar organizations, each committed to equity and social justice.
The Director of Business Operations will be responsible for the integration of several business functions, including business development and marketing, operations, employee engagement and community building, quality assurance and deliverable support, finance, and vendor management. Coordinating with Community Science’s leadership, as well as BCT’s operations, finance, and HR functions, the incumbent will lead integration and act as a conduit between functions to facilitate communication, align objectives and streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
The goal of this role is to facilitate the growth of Community Science by optimizing operational performance, ensuring Community Science can maximize its potential, creating a scale model for the future, and effectively integrating with BCT.
Skills/Who You Are
You are an experienced leader who has a track record of success with implementing relevant organizational systems in small businesses, preferably professional services companies. Your experience managing operations at a matrix-based consulting firm or research and evaluation firm is a definite plus.
You have a strong understanding of social entrepreneurship and experience with federal, philanthropic and/or non-profit contracting. Your leadership, strategic and operational approaches align with the needs of a for-profit company whose bottom line is advancing equity and social justice.
You have at least 5 years of experience working in a leadership role, leading, managing and integrating operational strategy and processes across functions and effectively managing change. You have successfully overseen and implemented multiple organizational functions in a fast-paced work environment.
You have experience developing and managing operational budgets, overseeing financial reporting and controls, and the allocation of indirect expenses as compared to project work. You ensure labor and expenses are properly accounted for and billed to clients, you facilitate and lead monthly project portfolio meetings and manage practice area profitability margins.
You lead your teams, bringing an approach steeped in collaboration, accountability, and constructive two-way feedback. Your experience identifying and coordinating staff training, supporting employee engagement and staff recognition will ensure the expansion of Community Science’s technical and managerial capabilities, as well as culture and community building.
You rely on metrics to identify needs and demonstrate progress and leverage your experience implementing data driven measures to increase efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and success rates. You effectively manage records, documents, and other materials, and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of vendors, in alignment with business objectives and standards.
You are a highly skilled strategic thinker and planner, with the proven ability to anticipate and solve problems, develop, and execute action plans, and deliver results on time. You are a role model for effective time management, process management, written and spoken communication, collaboration, leadership, and relationship building.
You share Community Science’s values and goals. You have a passion for making the world a better place, see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. You are open to your own imperfections, appreciate honest and constructive feedback and strive to bring your authentic self to work each day.
Salary and Benefits
Community Science offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes base pay with an annual target between $165,000 and $175,000 (based on qualifications), along with a comprehensive benefits program. Community Science's benefits include health, dental, prescription drug and vision plans; retirement plan with company match; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; opportunities and an extensive professional development program that includes funding and other opportunities.
Community Sciences' headquarters is located on the East Coast, though our staff can be found in all four Continental US time zones. While Community Science values and supports a remote work environment, and this is considered a remote position, the ideal candidate will reside within commuting distance of Bethesda, MD. We also believe that periodic in-person collaboration is essential for fostering a strong team dynamic. Therefore, employees are required to be in the office at least once per quarter for 2 to 3 days of collaborative activities.
Community Science is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities.
Visit our web site http://www.communityscience.com for a more detailed description of our organization.
Community Science's mission is to help build the capacity of organizations and institutions to develop healthy, just, and equitable communities. We study and promote equitable community and system change. Our evaluation and research services are designed to develop the knowledge necessary to address social problems in a way that benefits all communities. Our other primary services include research and evaluation, strategy development, capacity-building products, and assistance such as consultation, training, webinars, applications, and guides for practitioners. We approach our work with a commitment to social justice, equity, scientific rigor, and integrity in our business practices. Our priority is to advance equity and justice by transforming foundations, government agencies, and nonprofits nationwide and beyond through our work. Our clients include federal and state governments, national and local foundations, and nonprofit organizations of all sizes that share our commitment.
Responsibilities
This Director of Business Operations is a senior leadership role, reporting to and working directly with Community Science’s Vice President of Consulting to develop and achieve the organization’s operations strategy, goals, and action plans, and to facilitate operational alignment between Community Science and its parent company, BCT Partners, LLC. The incumbent will be navigating change and integration between separate yet similar organizations, each committed to equity and social justice.
The Director of Business Operations will be responsible for the integration of several business functions, including business development and marketing, operations, employee engagement and community building, quality assurance and deliverable support, finance, and vendor management. Coordinating with Community Science’s leadership, as well as BCT’s operations, finance, and HR functions, the incumbent will lead integration and act as a conduit between functions to facilitate communication, align objectives and streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
The goal of this role is to facilitate the growth of Community Science by optimizing operational performance, ensuring Community Science can maximize its potential, creating a scale model for the future, and effectively integrating with BCT.
Skills/Who You Are
You are an experienced leader who has a track record of success with implementing relevant organizational systems in small businesses, preferably professional services companies. Your experience managing operations at a matrix-based consulting firm or research and evaluation firm is a definite plus.
You have a strong understanding of social entrepreneurship and experience with federal, philanthropic and/or non-profit contracting. Your leadership, strategic and operational approaches align with the needs of a for-profit company whose bottom line is advancing equity and social justice.
You have at least 5 years of experience working in a leadership role, leading, managing and integrating operational strategy and processes across functions and effectively managing change. You have successfully overseen and implemented multiple organizational functions in a fast-paced work environment.
You have experience developing and managing operational budgets, overseeing financial reporting and controls, and the allocation of indirect expenses as compared to project work. You ensure labor and expenses are properly accounted for and billed to clients, you facilitate and lead monthly project portfolio meetings and manage practice area profitability margins.
You lead your teams, bringing an approach steeped in collaboration, accountability, and constructive two-way feedback. Your experience identifying and coordinating staff training, supporting employee engagement and staff recognition will ensure the expansion of Community Science’s technical and managerial capabilities, as well as culture and community building.
You rely on metrics to identify needs and demonstrate progress and leverage your experience implementing data driven measures to increase efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and success rates. You effectively manage records, documents, and other materials, and ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of vendors, in alignment with business objectives and standards.
You are a highly skilled strategic thinker and planner, with the proven ability to anticipate and solve problems, develop, and execute action plans, and deliver results on time. You are a role model for effective time management, process management, written and spoken communication, collaboration, leadership, and relationship building.
You share Community Science’s values and goals. You have a passion for making the world a better place, see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. You are open to your own imperfections, appreciate honest and constructive feedback and strive to bring your authentic self to work each day.
Salary and Benefits
Community Science offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes base pay with an annual target between $165,000 and $175,000 (based on qualifications), along with a comprehensive benefits program. Community Science's benefits include health, dental, prescription drug and vision plans; retirement plan with company match; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; opportunities and an extensive professional development program that includes funding and other opportunities.
Community Sciences' headquarters is located on the East Coast, though our staff can be found in all four Continental US time zones. While Community Science values and supports a remote work environment, and this is considered a remote position, the ideal candidate will reside within commuting distance of Bethesda, MD. We also believe that periodic in-person collaboration is essential for fostering a strong team dynamic. Therefore, employees are required to be in the office at least once per quarter for 2 to 3 days of collaborative activities.
Community Science is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities.
Visit our web site http://www.communityscience.com for a more detailed description of our organization.
BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veterans’ status, or any other federal or state legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources Department.
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