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Director of Operations

SOC LLC
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026
Job Description:

We're looking for an experiencedDirector of Operations.

The Director of Operations provides management, supervision, and leadership to effectively schedule, staff, and manage the armed protective force at multiple US government facilities in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Standards and Directives, collective bargaining agreement(s), and corporate policies. The Director of Operations conducts operational and security analysis and planning required in the development and implementation of security procedures, plans, and directives in support of specific mission requirements. The Director of Operations provides operational oversight to ensure the protective force operates in a manner to accomplish the security mission at DOE facilities. The Director of Operations is responsible for maintaining high standards of competency, personnel conduct, and staffing in accordance with company policy, contract requirements, and the quality assurance plan, and completes monthly security readiness reporting.

This position is contingent upon contract award, and be located on site in Washington DC area.

As the Director of Operations, here's the work you'll do:

  • Assist Program Manager with supervising, scheduling, and directing armed security guard operations and training under direction of US Government supervisory personnel.
  • Onsite supervision of guard force operations and training IAW DOE Order 473.3, corporate, and local regulations and licensing, as well as interaction with US Government personnel.
  • Provide supervisory, quality, and reporting functions to a level which successfully manages the safety of officers, ensures compliance with the PWS, identifies and corrects performance issues, and addresses issues, conducting unannounced and announced inspections
  • Assist Program Manager to plan, manage, and evaluate guard force operations.
  • Evaluate assigned personnel to ensure that all positions/labor categories are filled with qualified, certified, cleared, and licensed personnel.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

  • Working knowledge of access control systems and of protection criteria for sensitive/classified materials and Federal facilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
  • Working-level knowledge of labor relations, logistics, communications and armory operations.
  • Ability to develop security plans, policies, post orders, and procedures.
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written skills, as well as demonstrated effective leadership and team-building skills.

And if you have these qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in law enforcement, security management, or related fields.
  • Eight (8) years of relevant commercial or government experience in security, law enforcement, military, protective force, or comparable operational environments in a management role.
  • Experience supervising or managing a workforce of over 200 personnel governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Experience in personnel management and evaluation, planning and scheduling, analysis and reporting, and providing results in oral and written formats.
  • Current DOE Q access authorization or;
  • Meet eligibility requirements that support obtaining a DOE Q access authorization, including either:
  • A current DOE Q access authorization or equivalent current clearance, such as a Top Secret clearance; or
  • Eligibility for granting or reinstatement of DOE Q access authorization. This generally requires that the individual has been the subject of a federal background investigation that meets the scope and extent of a Single Scope Background Investigation and was conducted or updated by reinvestigation within the most recent five years.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $175,000- $225,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
  • Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

 

Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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