Director of Operational System Analyses and Proposals (77792)

Centurion is proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities state hospitals and community mental health centers nationwide.We are currently seeking aFull-Time Director of Operational System Analyses and Proposalsto join our team.

The Director of Operational Projects & Proposals is a strategic results-driven leader responsible for overseeing high-priority initiatives that drive organizational growth innovation and operational excellence. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior operational leadership translating vision into actionable proposals and plans and ensuring flawless execution across multiple often cross-functional projects.

Acting as both strategist and hands-on project leader the Director will identify opportunities define project scopes allocate resources and manage timelines to deliver measurable outcomes. They will champion best-in-class proposal development and deployment practices foster collaboration across departments and ensure that every initiative aligns with the organizations mission values and long-term objectives.

This position requires exceptional analytical skills the ability to navigate ambiguity and a proven track record of delivering complex proposals and projects on time and within budgetwhile inspiring teams to achieve excellence.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and strategic operational partnerships to identify high-value prospects.
• Analyze project requirements budgets and timelines to develop persuasive data-driven proposals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical or complex concepts into clear engaging narratives.
• Track proposal progress submission deadlines and post-submission follow-ups.
• Support special projects by coordinating cross-functional teams monitoring milestones and reporting on outcomes.
• Maintain a library of proposal templates case studies and success stories for future use.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program required. Masters degree preferred
• Proven experience in proposal writing grant writing or business development/ advanced operational planningideally in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced Project Management experience is required
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Enterprise performance excellence experience
• Experience converting operational improvements into quantifiable benefits
• Experience in short-term and long-term planning budgeting and contracting
• Must be able to obtain security clearances to enter secure facilities
• Healthcare experience required
• Travel is required
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Project Management certification preferred
• Lean certification preferred
• MBA or other business degree preferred
• CCHP certification preferred