Title: Genedge Deputy Executive Director

State Role Title: Deputy Director

Hiring Range: $159,680- $239,520

Pay Band: UG

Agency Website: www.genedge.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This is a GENEDGE position. Patrick & Henry Community College/VCCS serves as a fiscal agent*

Join the GENEDGE Team as Deputy Executive Director


If you want a true seat at the table where your efforts do make a meaningful difference, then you are looking for GENEDGE! The GENEDGE mission is to positively impact the growth and prosperity of Virginia’s industry. We are passionate about helping the Commonwealth’s small and medium-sized manufacturing, engineering, and technology businesses innovate, compete, and grow. We serve as the go-to resource for accelerating the creation and expansion of industrial clusters and valuable jobs.

The Deputy Executive Director is a senior leader within GENEDGE, providing operational and strategic support to the Executive Director and assuming increasing responsibility for the organization's overall leadership. The Deputy Executive Director will lead and mentor key staff, oversee program delivery, drive operational efficiency, cultivate stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the organization's strategic planning and revenue development efforts.

As a statewide organization, this position does require significant overnight travel throughout Virginia and occasional travel out-of-state. This position would be based from our headquarters office in Martinsville preferably or our Richmond office. This position does require a valid driver's license and having or the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. 

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Management

· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth execution of programs and services.

· Manage and mentor a team of business advisors, subject matter experts, and support staff.

· Develop and maintain a statewide network of subject matter experts and third-party partners.

· Manage sourcing and development of direct and third-party resources to enable high-quality service delivery.

· Oversee the continuous learning and improvement activities for the business.

· Ensure the quality of delivery by internal and external resources meets client expectations.

· Account for program and project time of delivery resources and their deliverables.

· Support administrative requirements to assure proper project management, closure, and impact collection and reporting.


Strategic Planning and Program Development

· Participate in the execution of GENEDGE's 3-year Optimization Plan and strategic objectives, aligning with Virginia's legislative priorities and NIST's MEP goals.

· Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and growth, including initiatives in advanced manufacturing, green technologies, and supply chain resilience.

· Lead the development of new programs and services, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends.

· Promote continuous improvement in program delivery, utilizing data-driven methods to evaluate and enhance impact.

Stakeholder Engagement and Revenue Development

· Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including Virginia's House and Senate representatives, local government leaders, and statewide economic development agencies.

· Represent GENEDGE at legislative hearings, policy discussions, and other forums to highlight the organization's impact and secure support for manufacturing-focused initiatives.

· Lead efforts to secure new revenue streams from non-NIST federal agencies, including the DOE, DOD, and large businesses.

· Develop strategic grant proposals and funding applications targeting innovative programs.

Financial Oversight and Compliance

· Work closely with the CFO to ensure GENEDGE's financial health, balancing diverse funding sources and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Oversee budgeting, P&L management, and financial reporting to maintain accountability and transparency with stakeholders.

· Ensure compliance with NIST-MEP program requirements and reporting metrics.

Workforce Development

· Drive initiatives to address Virginia's workforce challenges, collaborating with educational institutions and industry leaders to develop, design, and deliver impactful training programs.

· Advocate for programs that align with Virginia's legislative priorities, such as apprenticeships, certifications, professional development, and smart/advanced manufacturing skill development.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, or business; an advanced degree is highly preferred and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience.

· 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or a related field, including 5 years in senior leadership roles, with P&L responsibilities and revenue production

· Proven experience engaging with legislative bodies and securing funding from non-NIST federal agencies.

· Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.

· A working knowledge of multiple key processes such as product development, financial analysis/cost accounting, industrial marketing/sales, logistics/purchasing, quality systems, supply chain, process improvement, and operations

Skills

· Exceptional communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.

· Strategic planning and financial management expertise, with a focus on diversified funding.

· Strong understanding of Virginia's legislative processes and economic development priorities preferred or other State considered

· Efficient project management combined with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated executive engagement and facilitation at the corporate level.

· Possess significant consulting or direct customer-facing experience.

· Demonstrated capabilities in supply chain management and sourcing.

· Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Confident, outgoing, and adaptable to change.

· Versatile professional with experience working with clients from various walks of life.

· Works well under pressure.

· Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected applicant must pass a criminal records background check. Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment. Applicants may need to obtain a Department of Defense secret security clearance.

Required Materials: Only applications submitted through the Virginia Jobs online application process will be accepted.

Visit our website at https://www.genedge.org/about-genedge/join-our-staff/ for more information on the online application process and for the necessary links.
The position requires extensive overnight travel and a valid driver's license. Selected applicants must pass a criminal records background check. Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment.

Applicants may need to obtain a Department of Defense secret security clearance.

Failure to complete all sections of the application will render the application incomplete and applicant will not be considered.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE complies with E-Verify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE, (www.genedge.org) has been helping industry since 1996 as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) network of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers.

GENEDGE ALLIANCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran’s status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), GENEDGE will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Contact 757-807-0777 for assistance.

For additional information visit our website at www.genedge.org

Contact Information

Name: Teddy Martin

Phone: 757-807-0777

Email: tmartin@genedge.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.