Pentecom is seeking a Lifecycle Acquisition Services Director to join our team!

Please note the Lifecycle Acquisition Services Director position is a part-time, fully remote position.

The Lifecycle Acquisition Services Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the strategic and operational and organization of the department. This role is key in shaping the vision, strategy, and performance of the Lifecycle Acquisition Services team. This leadership position involves driving organizational goals, fostering innovation, and ensuring efficient and effective operation of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruiting: Develop and execute staffing strategies to recruit and hire highly qualified technical professionals. Evaluates candidate qualifications, conducts interviews, and makes hiring recommendations in collaboration with Human Resources and senior leadership. Ensure staffing decisions align with current and future program needs while maintaining compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Business Development: Supports business development efforts through customer and prospective customer engagement, site visits, and follow-up on potential leads in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Mission: Lifecycle Acquisition Support delivers technical data sustainment services that ensure technical publications remain accurate, compliant, and mission-ready throughout the system life cycle.
• Strategic Leadership: Develops and implements strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives while providing visionary leadership in alignment with the company's values and long-term goals.
• Operational Oversight: Oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Collaborates with department heads and the prime contractor to optimize processes and improve organizational performance.
• Financial Management: Works closely with the PMO and finance team to develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and financial reporting. Identifies opportunities for cost control and revenue enhancement.
• Team Leadership: Leads and mentors a high-performing team of Technical Writers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Recruits, develops, and retains top talent, ensuring a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Risk Management: Identifies and assesses potential risks to the organization, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Performance Metrics: Establishes and monitors key performance indicators to measure success of strategic initiatives. Regularly reports on organizational performance to the executive team of leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects, including managing scope, schedule, and budget to meet project objectives within established constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure that work performed by direct reports meets the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
• Training and Development: Supports the professional growth of team members through training initiatives, skill development, and ongoing feedback to enhance their technical writing capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and optimizing documentation processes, tools, and workflows for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Budget Management
• Time Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Leadership and Motivation
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Control

Expectations:

• Clear and effective communication with team members and stakeholders
• Inspire and motivate a technical writing team to achieve common goals
• Flexibility in handling changing project requirements and team needs
• Foster a collaborative environment for effective teamwork and knowledge sharing
• Ability to analyze challenges and find practical solutions
• Efficiently manage time and resources to meet project deadlines
• Understand and address the needs and concerns of team members
• Skill in resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive team dynamic
• Make informed and timely decisions to keep projects on track
• Provide guidance and support for the professional development of team members

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or 20+ years of experience is expected
• 20+ years negotiating contract requirements in tech data environment
• 7+ years USAF FMS F-15 Technical Publications sustainment experience

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship, Secret Clearance is a plus but not required

Pentecom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Pentecom 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 in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@pentecom.com at least 48 hours in advance of your need for an accommodation.