Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence: Oversee all center operations across the designated region, ensuring successful implementation of RFPs, Job Corps frameworks, corporate policies, and quality assurance frameworks. Financial Management: Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor expenses strictly to ensure the region consistently meets or exceeds EBITDA goals. Strategic Leadership: Support and mentor Center Directors, collaborating closely to guarantee all internal operational metrics and external contractual obligations are achieved. Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain high-level relationships with the Department of Labor (DOL), local/state legislators, and political leaders to align with evolving funding requirements and workforce legislation. Partnership & Business Development: Cultivate strategic alliances with employers, corporate partners, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance Job Corps placement metrics and fuel expansion into proposed center locations. Talent Development: Drive ongoing staff growth by nurturing team members, fostering a culture of continuous professional training, and expanding industry knowledge across your region. Compliance & Governance: Ensure all services comply with local, state, and federal laws, as well as corporate care standards. Review and approve location-specific policies to manage liability and protect the business. Growth & Retention: Act as a core strategist in designing and executing projects aimed at retaining existing business, securing contract renewals, and capturing new market opportunities.