Operations & Strategic Initiatives Manager

ECI is seeking a motivated, dependable professional to support the company’s operational improvement and strategic growth initiatives. This position offers an experienced food-service or hospitality leader the opportunity to leverage their operational expertise while transitioning into business development within the federal-contracting sector. This position is designed for someone with strong research, communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities who is interested in developing a career in operations and federal contracting. ECI is willing to train the right candidate in federal contracting and business development. Primary Responsibilities Research federal contracting opportunities aligned with ECI’s capabilities and HUBZone status. Research prospective clients and potential teaming partners. Assist with outreach and relationship development within the federal sector. Support opportunity qualification, capture planning, and proposal-development activities. Maintain organized records of opportunities, contacts, deadlines and follow-up activities. Conduct scheduled assessments of ECI’s dining-facility operations. Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with developing operational programs, procedures, and standards. Present findings and recommendations to ECI leadership and operational management. Business-development activities will be the position’s primary focus. Operational assessments will be scheduled and project-based; responsibility for daily operations will remain with ECI’s existing management team. Qualifications Management experience in food service, hospitality, institutional dining, multi-unit operations, or a related environment is strongly preferred. Strong research, written communication, and verbal communication skills. Willingness to learn ECI’s operations and the federal contracting process. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% for operational assessments, client meetings, conferences, and partner-development activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr ECI Management Group