GENEDGE Deputy Executive Director

Title:Genedge Deputy Executive Director

State Role Title: Deputy Director

Hiring Range: $159680 $239520

Pay Band: UG

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Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

*This is a GENEDGE position. Patrick & Henry Community College/VCCS serves as a fiscal agent*

Join the GENEDGE Team as Deputy Executive Director


If you want a true seat at the table where your efforts do make a meaningful difference then you are looking for GENEDGE! The GENEDGE mission is to positively impact the growth and prosperity of Virginias industry. We are passionate about helping the Commonwealths small and mediumsized manufacturing engineering and technology businesses innovate compete and grow. We serve as the goto resource for accelerating the creation and expansion of industrial clusters and valuable jobs.

The Deputy Executive Director is a senior leader within GENEDGE providing operational and strategic support to the Executive Director and assuming increasing responsibility for the organizations overall leadership. The Deputy Executive Director will lead and mentor key staff oversee program delivery drive operational efficiency cultivate stakeholder relationships and contribute to the organizations strategic planning and revenue development efforts.

As a statewide organization this position does require significant overnight travel throughout Virginia and occasional travel outofstate. This position would be based from our headquarters office in Martinsville preferably or our Richmond office. This position does require a valid drivers license and having or the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Management

Oversee daytoday operations ensuring the smooth of programs and services.

Manage and mentor a team of business advisors subject matter experts and support staff.

Develop and maintain a statewide network of subject matter experts and thirdparty partners.

Manage sourcing and development of direct and thirdparty resources to enable highquality service delivery.

Oversee the continuous learning and improvement activities for the business.

Ensure the quality of delivery by internal and external resources meets client expectations.

Account for program and project time of delivery resources and their deliverables.

Support administrative requirements to assure proper project management closure and impact collection and reporting.


Strategic Planning and Program Development

Participate in the of GENEDGEs 3year Optimization Plan and strategic objectives aligning with Virginias legislative priorities and NISTs MEP goals.

Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and growth including initiatives in advanced manufacturing green technologies and supply chain resilience.

Lead the development of new programs and services ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends.

Promote continuous improvement in program delivery utilizing datadriven methods to evaluate and enhance impact.

Stakeholder Engagement and Revenue Development

Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders including Virginias House and Senate representatives local government leaders and statewide economic development agencies.

Represent GENEDGE at legislative hearings policy discussions and other forums to highlight the organizations impact and secure support for manufacturingfocused initiatives.

Lead efforts to secure new revenue streams from nonNIST federal agencies including the DOE DOD and large businesses.

Develop strategic grant proposals and funding applications targeting innovative programs.

Financial Oversight and Compliance

Work closely with the CFO to ensure GENEDGEs financial health balancing diverse funding sources and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Oversee budgeting P&L management and financial reporting to maintain accountability and transparency with stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with NISTMEP program requirements and reporting metrics.

Workforce Development

Drive initiatives to address Virginias workforce challenges collaborating with educational institutions and industry leaders to develop design and deliver impactful training programs.

Advocate for programs that align with Virginias legislative priorities such as apprenticeships certifications professional development and smart/advanced manufacturing skill development.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering science manufacturing or business; an advanced degree is highly preferred and/or equivalent combination of education training and/or work experience.

10 years of experience in manufacturing or a related field including 5 years in senior leadership roles with P&L responsibilities and revenue production

Proven experience engaging with legislative bodies and securing funding from nonNIST federal agencies.

Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.

A working knowledge of multiple key processes such as product development financial analysis/cost accounting industrial marketing/sales logistics/purchasing quality systems supply chain process improvement and operations

Skills

Exceptional communication advocacy and relationshipbuilding skills.

Strategic planning and financial management expertise with a focus on diversified funding.

Strong understanding of Virginias legislative processes and economic development priorities preferred or other State considered

Efficient project management combined with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated executive engagement and facilitation at the corporate level.

Possess significant consulting or direct customerfacing experience.

Demonstrated capabilities in supply chain management and sourcing.

Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Confident outgoing and adaptable to change.

Versatile professional with experience working with clients from various walks of life.

Works well under pressure.

Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected applicant must pass a criminal records background check. Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment. Applicants may need to obtain a Department of Defense secret security clearance.

Required Materials: Only applications submitted through the Virginia Jobs online application process will be accepted.

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The position requires extensive overnight travel and a valid drivers license. Selected applicants must pass a criminal records background check. Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment.

Applicants may need to obtain a Department of Defense secret security clearance.

Failure to complete all sections of the application will render the application incomplete and applicant will not be considered.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE complies with EVerify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE has been helping industry since 1996 as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) network of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veterans status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) GENEDGE will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes. Contactfor assistance.

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Contact Information

Name: Teddy Martin

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.