Director of Operations

AITS Corporation is a veteran-led prime contractor delivering sovereign-grade cybersecurity and applied defense grade secure cross-domain solutions for the U.S. government, defense-industrial base, and allied sovereign partners.

Our business is growing, and we are accepting applications for a DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS who preferably is based in the United States, with the possibility for some remote work and/or potential requirements to travel. This candidate will need to routinely report to our site in GA.

If you are qualified and interested in joining a fast-growing company with the goal of protecting national infrastructure, defense networks, and classified operations, please apply!

The Director of Operations is accountable for the strategic leadership, oversight, and assurance of AITS' operations, spanning Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Corporate Services. The role provides a critical bridge between operational delivery and executive leadership, translating organizational strategy into prioritized, well-governed programs while ensuring consistent performance, financial control, and risk management. The Director acts as the COO's principal adviser on operational delivery, organizational readiness, and transformation.

• Strategic Program Leadership
  • Oversee the operational functions to ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
  • Translate organizational objectives into prioritized programs.
  • Ensure measurable organizational value, resilience, and scalability.
• Leadership of Operational Delivery
  • Provide leadership to Operations Project Manager(s).
  • Establish consistent delivery standards and culture.
• Governance, Assurance, and Reporting
  • Own operational program governance frameworks.
  • Provide executive-level assurance and reporting.
• Financial and Resource Stewardship
  • Accountable for program budgets and resource allocation.
  • Ensure value for money and return on investment
• Risk, Compliance, and Resilience
  • Provide senior ownership of risk management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and security obligations.
• Transformation and Change
  • Lead major operational and digital transformation initiatives.

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Senior program leadership experience.
• Strong governance, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven success leading and developing operational functions of an organization.
• Recognized project/program management experienced delivery and or qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a leader and facilitator who enables the business rather than acting as a blocker.
• Ability to commute to the Augusta, GA area on a regular basis is required.

• Portfolio delivery performance.
• Financial control and benefits realization.
• Stakeholder confidence and organizational resilience.

We offer competitive benefits, including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state or local laws.