Division Operations Manager (090417

Job Description

The

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA),
Division of Administrative Services (DAS), is recruiting for a Division Operations Manager!

This position is in the Supervisory Union (SU) bargaining unit at a range 24.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

Notice of Work Site
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Please note, this position requires full-time on-site work at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to facilitate collaboration with various divisions supported by DAS' Administrative Section. Remote work may be permitted up to two days a week, subject to the hiring manager’s approval, and/or successful completion of probation.

What You Will Be Doing

The Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Division Operations Manager to serve as the principal assistant to the Division Director and senior executive advisor. This leadership role oversees statewide administrative operations, including finance, budgeting, procurement, information technology, and support services. The incumbent develops and implements agency policies, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, supervises senior level managers, and leads strategic initiatives that support the department's mission.

The position also serves a key role in fostering a supportive environment where division team members feel valued, empowered, and cared for. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with strong skills in public administration, financial management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.

Our Mission And Our Culture

The Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is committed to providing exceptional administrative support to our division, supervisors, and leadership. As a customer-service-focused organization, DAS relies on the Division Operations Manager to ensure efficient and responsive daily operations that support the department's mission of serving Alaska's military members and veterans. This position coordinates the support of administrative, financial, budgetary, procurement, and information technology functions across the department to strengthen operations and support a high-performing, well-supported workforce.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the Division of Administrative Services while enjoying a rewarding career that offers skills advancement and career development. Our team is built on collaboration, positivity, and a shared commitment to meaningful work. Everyone is encouraged to bring their talents forward, contribute ideas, and help shape improvements.

Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environmental You Can Expect

DAS is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Leadership:
  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Financial Management:
  Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Partnering:
  Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries…