Director, Government Services
Houston, TX (USA)
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Post Date: 11/06/09 Company: Agility Logistics
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: 4 year degree Fax:
Experience: 5 - 10 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Director of Government Services Projects is responsible for the overall performance of services for clients associated with Department of State and other U.S. Government Projects, including construction, engineering, supply chain, second tier suppliers and other projects which must be operated under a special security agreement. This individual reports directly to the V.P. U.S. Operations and is held accountable for the profitability of the Project Teams assigned to Government Services and is also responsible to work with Business Development to implement new clients. The Director of Government Services Projects is responsible for insuring that each of the project teams are in compliance with U.S. Export Regulations, to increase business and develop existing clients and will directly manage the Project Managers assigned to the Government Services Project division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for Government Services Projects budget and profitability

Responsible to work with Business Development with regard to insuring client satisfaction of services, deep selling of existing clients, and support for the implementation of new clients into the Government Services Projects teams

Responsible for credit management of customers

Responsible for training staff on customer services, corporate, regulatory and industry changes or requirements

Responsible to coordinate product sourcing with other departments to minimize costs by leveraging buying power

Responsible to develop processes to meet client needs

Responsible for continuous improvements of service process to achieve gains in revenues, productivity and quality

Responsible to insure that all processes and procedures meet the requirements of the special security agreements

Responsible for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions with regard to client service failures and compliance issues

Responsible for effective mangement of personnel to maximize efficiencies

Responsible for motivating project teams to meet required production levels

Sets up regular meetings with Project Managers to discuss operations issues and business development leads

Exercises the authority to hire, discipline, reward, or discharge employees

Performs other responsibilities and completes tasks as directed by Area management

Job Requirements:
Qualifications:

5 years of management experience required in a sales/customer service role

10 years experience in Government Services related work handled under Special Security Agreements

Experience in coordination of all required documentation needs and subcontracted services to meet government contractual requirements

Comfortable using metrics to manage staff and drive improvements

Polished verbal and written communications skills

Proactive approach to solving problems

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office-Excel

Desired Attributes:

Excellent customer service skills

Team player with ability to work with cross-functional teams and all levels of management

Ability to work under time pressure

Ability and experience in managing others and prioritizin work

Ability to train and instruct others on how to perform tasks

Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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