Vice President, AbilityOne Business Line

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader who is passionate about growing mission-driven businesses while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities? SOAR365 is seeking a Vice President, AbilityOne Business Line to lead and expand one of our most impactful business portfolios.

This executive leadership role is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, growth, and profitability of SOAR365's AbilityOne portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, you will drive operational excellence, expand business opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and ensure the continued success of our AbilityOne contracts.

Who We Are: SOAR365

For more than 70 years, SOAR365 has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

We are also proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice , offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As the Vice President, AbilityOne Business Line, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for SOAR365's AbilityOne portfolio, with full accountability for business performance, growth, profitability, and diversification. You will develop and execute strategies that strengthen existing contracts, secure new business opportunities, and support the organization's long-term goals. This role will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will serve as a key representative of SOAR365, building and maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, customers, regulatory partners, and nonprofit organizations within the AbilityOne community. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all applicable AbilityOne requirements, contractual obligations, regulations, and agency policies while maintaining operational excellence across the portfolio. As a member of the Executive Team, you will contribute to organizational strategy and decision-making, champion customer-focused solutions, and help advance SOAR365's mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Public Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, service delivery, production, government contracting, or a similar business environment. Candidates should also have at least 10 years of supervisory experience, with a proven track record of building, leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong financial and operational acumen, including experience managing budgets, overseeing business performance, and driving organizational results. The ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities, expand customer relationships, and support business development efforts is essential. Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills are required, along with the ability to influence stakeholders, make sound executive-level decisions, and achieve results through collaboration and effective delegation. Experience with the AbilityOne Program, SourceAmerica, government procurement processes, or other federal contracting environments is highly desirable and will help position the candidate for success in this role.

Total Rewards & Benefits

Our market-competitive total rewards package includes:

• Merit increases

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 12 paid holidays

• Sick and vacation leave

• Short- and long-term disability benefits

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting

• Life insurance

• Employee development and training programs

• Wellness programs

• Discounted tuition to South University

How to Apply

To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required .

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Commitment

SOAR365 is an EO/AA Employer and welcomes applicants who are Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from other protected categories.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace .

Reasonable Accommodations

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