Vice President of Administration

A E M Inc•Springfield, VA

About The Position

The Vice President of Administration will oversee strategic leadership for Human Resources, Administration & Office Services, Safety, and Quality Assurance. The role is measured on outcomes, not activity. The Vice President of Administration serves as the company’s principal architect of people systems, compliance discipline, leadership standards, and internal operating cadence, acting as the final authority on policies, standards, performance management frameworks, and disciplinary structures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
10+ years of leadership experience in service or logistics industries, preferably with government or GSA Contract experience
Knowledge of the Service Contract Act (SCA)
Proven ability to manage multiple enterprise functions, including HR, safety, quality, and administrative operations
Experience implementing organizational metrics and workforce analytics
Strong leadership and change management skills with the capacity to influence across departments

Responsibilities

Design and enforce enterprise-wide performance management and accountability systems
Lead workforce planning across a hybrid, multi-state organization
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, with special emphasis on Service Contract Act (SCA) obligations
Modernize compensation, incentive, and benefits programs to support attraction, retention, and performance
Drive employee engagement through clear expectations, leadership consistency, and cultural standards
Elevate HR from a transactional function to a business-enabling discipline
Establish disciplined, cost-effective administrative and facilities operations
Standardize policies, procedures, and service delivery expectations
Oversee vendor relationships, service contracts, and office infrastructure
Own the enterprise safety framework and regulatory compliance posture
Partner with operational leadership to reduce incidents and strengthen accountability
Define and oversee Quality Assurance as a formal discipline, including service quality, claims trends, corrective action, and continuous improvement
Lead transformation of legacy processes, behaviors, and expectations where required
Install reporting cadence, operating rhythm, and performance transparency
Serve as a stabilizing executive presence during periods of operational or regulatory pressure
Develop and manage budgets for all assigned functions
Allocate resources effectively while maintaining strong cost discipline