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Vice President of Business Operations and Administration 16660417
Alexandria, VACordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a rapidly growing startup AI firm who is seeking an interim VP of Business Operations and Administration to join their team on a 3-4 month contract basis.
Job Title: VP of Business Operations and Administration
Location: Hybrid - Alexandria, VA
Hourly Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Job Type: Contract (3-4 months)
Role Overview
As the VP of Business Operations and Administration, you will be a pivotal member of the executive team, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Your role will involve cross-functional support working on the company’s core business processes across business operations, finance, HR, sales, contracts, and general administration - laying the foundation for sustainable growth. You will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, collaborating across all functions and helping their team move from ambitious vision to operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations
Desired Qualifications
Job Title: VP of Business Operations and Administration
Location: Hybrid - Alexandria, VA
Hourly Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Job Type: Contract (3-4 months)
Role Overview
As the VP of Business Operations and Administration, you will be a pivotal member of the executive team, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Your role will involve cross-functional support working on the company’s core business processes across business operations, finance, HR, sales, contracts, and general administration - laying the foundation for sustainable growth. You will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, collaborating across all functions and helping their team move from ambitious vision to operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations
- Design and optimize company-wide operational processes to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
- Collaborate with operations leaders (engineering, product, go-to-market) to set team goals, develop KPIs, and drive strategic initiatives.
- Identify bottlenecks and pain points, implementing practical solutions tailored for high-growth startups.
- Enhance contractual and business operations processes, including contracts administration (NDA, Teaming, Customer Contracts, Partner contracts, Vendors), forecasting, and reporting.
- Liaise with finance & accounting teams to ensure standard finance and accounting processes are maintained.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and spend management.
- Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure strong cash flow, capital discipline, and investor communications.
- Build and scale People Operations from the ground up—supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and collaborate on HR policies suitable for a growing tech startup.
- Develop and optimize administrative systems to support rapid team expansion, including facilities, tools, policies, and vendor management.
- Manage contracts, insurance, and risk policies appropriate for an early-stage tech company. Coordinate reviews with external stakeholders as appropriate (Legal, Compliance, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or relevant field; MBA or similar experience in high-growth startups strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or general management roles; startup or Series A–B company experience highly valued.
- Proven success in building and scaling operational functions in a technology-driven, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to forge cross-functional relationships.
- Data-driven mindset, with high comfort using operational and financial metrics to make decisions.
- Experience working with founders/executive teams and investors is a plus.
- Passion for innovation, adaptability, and a desire to help build from the ground up.