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Cedar Vice President, Operations

Washington, D.C.

Cedar Solutions Group is a holding company that acquires and operates B2B government-services companies across North America. Cedar is driven by a people-first mission to invest in talent and technology to deliver effective government solutions. Cedar is a uniquely long-term oriented holding company that seeks to hold and grow businesses indefinitely.  

Job Description: 

As VP Operations, you will help drive the strategy, growth, and operational maturity for a hyper-growth, private equity-backed business. You will create a strategic vision to deliver predictable and reliable organic growth at the company. In addition, you will be responsible for execution of that vision through operational improvements, implementation of new processes, and management of day-to-day business activities. 

This business has roughly 50 employees and provides high-end software development to the United States Intelligence Community. This person will serve as a crucial operator and thought partner within the business both as a leader for its  employees, as well as a representative for important external stakeholders like federal government clients and business partners. We are looking for someone who is excited by entrepreneurial work supported by proven playbooks, as well as a can-do attitude to truly operate and manage a large and growing business.  

This role will report to the SVP of our Langley businesses (four total currently) and be based in Washington D.C.  

Role Expectations: 

  • Development and execution of continuous improvement and efficiency-focused plans to drive towards 15%+ Revenue growth YoY and 15%+ EBITDA growth YoY 
  • Build and execute upon a predictable, measurable, and repeatable revenue growth and playbook  
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of all business functions at the company including pricing strategy, customer/employee retention, contract capture and business development, and team growth 
  • Oversee the finance and accounting function to ensure timely monthly financial close, accurate KPI reporting, and other regulatory requirements  
  • Be a people-leader for our organization, and empower the right individuals to grow and lead within our company 
  • Effectively manage relationships with various stakeholders  
  • Lives in or is willing to relocate to the greater DC area  

Scorecard Objectives: 

  • Demonstrate problem-solving through analysis and KPI tracking 
  • Demonstrate ability to zoom into the details and back out to the 5,000 ft perspective to connect the dots between business questions.   
  • Ability to work collaboratively, generate buy-in, drive change, and lead people from different backgrounds and skillsets.  
  • Demonstrate ability to learn new industries and businesses quickly, namely through quickly grasping the business’ profit formula.  
  • Demonstrate strong executive presence.  
  • Demonstrate results orientation in professional/personal experiences.  

 Desired Attributes: 

  • Operator who enjoys problem solving  
  • Ultra-accountability and ownership mindset – someone that “wants the ball” and deliver successful outcomes 
  • Enthusiasm to continue to scale an organization 
  • Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility  
  • Comfortable with ambiguity  
  • Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail  
  • Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes 

 Qualifications: 

  • 3-5 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, strategy & ops roles (desired, not a must) 
  • Operator who enjoys problem solving  
  • Financial acuity; firm understanding of how to read and analyze a P&L 
  • Enthusiasm to continue to scale an organization 
  • Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility  
  • Comfortable with ambiguity  
  • Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail  
  • Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes  

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We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application! 

 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT CEDAR SOLUTIONS GROUP 

  At Cedar Solutions Group, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our people-first philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience, we strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. At Cedar, we recognize that we must continue to improve and expand and we are enthusiastic about maintaining Cedar as one of the best places to work by ensuring a culture of inclusion and allowing everyone an unbiased opportunity to grow. 

 Compensation 

 A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside our benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match,  

 Cedar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers. 

 

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