Director of Water Resources
Overview:
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, Lynker is seeking a Director to lead our Water Resources division that includes federal, state, local, and commercial clients. he Director is responsible for division performance, staffing, and growth, and will report to a Vice President.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Director:
- Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth; helping to implement goal setting, performance management, and annual operating plan
- Oversee division operations and employee workforce, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
- Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, helping ensure compliance and acting when necessary
- Lead a team of program managers and their teams in delivering federal and state/local scientific and analytical services
- Oversee execution of assigned programs and contracts with a focus on organic growth and positioning for future opportunities.
- Oversee operational policies and procedures, and analyze internal operations for areas of process enhancement
- Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the Senior Vice President and Operations Director
- Partner with the SVP and the Operations Director on revenue, cost, and profitability management to achieve growth targets across all division business lines.
- Review budgets and staffing.
- Monitor performance and establish corrective measures as needed
- Maintain and build trusted relationships with employees, key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
- Serve as Liaison to the corporate office on operational challenges, changes, and achievements.
- Cultivate and provide opportunities for rising talent within the organization
- Prepare operational and management reports.
- Support W+W with capture and proposals for new and continuing work.
- Drive growth in governmental (federal, state, and local) and commercial sectors.
- Participate in BD strategic planning in coordination with SBU leadership.
- Execute strategy by running capture for target opportunities, developing deep customer relationships, and leveraging those opportunities for the company.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in business, law, STEM, environmental science, or other related subject
- 10+ years' experience in leadership positions such as Program Manager, Program Director (leading groups of diverse scientists, technologists, and support staff)
- Leadership skills, with personal integrity
- Understanding business operations and ability to evaluate needs and translate into useful policy and procedure.
- A solid grasp of federal government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.