Acumen Executive Director - AL

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Acumen, LLC. is one of the nation's leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our clients lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here, we offer medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.

OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Executive Director empowers Acumen to achieve its mission of facilitating freedom, choice and opportunity through innovative fiscal agent solutions. Individuals in this role are charged with representing Acumen to all stakeholders within their assigned territory. Time is spent at every level, including working with state partners, local program staff, and most importantly our clients. Executive Directors are responsible for identifying growth opportunities within existing programs and forging new business opportunities that enable Acumen to serve more families. This position may be assigned direct reports with related supervisory responsibilities. The professionalism, work ethic and standards displayed in this position will have a dramatic effect on the reputation and continued success of the company.

• Establish, foster and grow relationships with key stakeholders including state/program representatives, third party case worker organizations, key decision makers within local, state and national agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Develop strategies to support the growth of existing and new programs through marketing, education and community outreach to potential recipients and social services organizations.
• Act as liaison between the funding entity and Acumen; communicate any opportunities and/or issues that may directly impact the client or Acumen.
• Assist with contract renewals, expansions and contract outcomes; communicate changes that may impact services received and services rendered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supervise a staff, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities such as interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, providing performance evaluations, overseeing wage and salary administration, and developing goals as well as procedures to ensure achievement of goals.
• Understand and stay up to date on the program rules, regulations and implementation needs while being able to effectively communicate and explain said rules to external and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Acumen publicly at events such as conferences, trade shows, forums, stakeholder groups, pre-bidders, etc., which may require public speaking in order to actively market services to the general public.
• Report program statistics and information to key stakeholders through survey results and regular reporting as necessary.
• Provide one on one and/or group training and support to enrolling employers, employees and contract partners on a regular basis and as needed/requested.
• Organize, structure, and schedule one on one or group training sessions to meet the needs of the client.
• Work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, week nights and holidays.
• Travel when needed, including overnight, via ground transportation and/or flight to meet with customers, contract partners, and state level representatives.
• ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelors degree; and Minimum of three (3) years experience in organizational management related to self-directed services. Prior experience managing and supervising team members. Must have the ability to work remotely. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, week nights and holidays. Must be able to travel, up to 60%, including overnight(s), via ground transportation and/or via flight. Maintain valid drivers license within state of residence and valid automobile insurance.   Acumen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.