Director, Operations Analysis

Company: CoreCivic
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Director, Operations Analysis located at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN. - Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. Who We Are: CoreCivic is a diversified government solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis. - We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities and have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 30 years. What We Have:

• More than just a job but the start of a successful career!
• Supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives. What You Get To Do: The Director, Operations Analysis provides financial and analytical support to the Operations leadership team. - Utilizes predictive and reactive analytics, forecast and trend analysis, and variance monitoring to interpret financial and operational data to identify efficiency opportunities and waste as part of a continuous improvement strategy. -Proposes, develops and refines processes supporting operational objectives. Effectively communicates recommendations to leadership. - Translates solutions into countermeasures with accountability, and implements plans committed to by senior leadership. - Utilizes project management, lean, and six sigma processes as the primary framework to identify and implement solutions sets. Extensive cross-departmental collaboration required with Partnership Development, Human Resources, Real Estate, Legal, Finance and IT.
  • Improves operational financial performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate root cause analysis, and recommending action for continuous improvement.
  • Participates in cost analysis process by understanding and enforcing policies and procedures, providing and interpreting trends and forecasts, and explaining processes and techniques.
  • Participates in the development of presentation packages provided to executive management and senior leadership.
  • Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data, conducting root cause analysis, making relative analyses, and evaluating proposed changes in methods and processes.
  • Provides input into the development of operations finance strategies and executes on the strategies to achieve the targeted outcomes.
  • Provides project management and administrative oversight needed to achieve the strategic objectives of operations. - Identifies risks and participates in development of risk mitigation plans.
  • Analyzes and validates financial models to ensure the accurate presentation of financial analyses. -Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable corporate accounting, operational and human resources policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the budget development process to ensure appropriate benchmarks are identified and key financial goals are identified in support of the organization's overall objectives.
  • Coaches others about how various processes impact financial performance and how to leverage data to drive continuous improvement.
  • Domestic U.S. travel is required.Qualifications:
    • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
    • CPA or MBA from an AACSB accredited school is preferred.
    • Three years of relevant business experience is required.
    • Detail-oriented and proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
    • Ability to think strategically about business problems.
    • Proactive and highly organized with a demonstrated track record of achieving results independently and in a team environment.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced understanding of Excel is required. -Experience with ERP systems, project management, lean systems, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma preferred. -
    • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • A valid driver's license is required.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran. -

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