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Schedule, Benefits, & Compensation for the Business Administration Manager:
- Compensation: Hourly pay rate is $28.79 plus a $5.42 per hour health & welfare (total $34.21/hr. for all hours worked)
- Location: On-site in Landover, MD
- Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Participation in company 401K program
- Paid Time off and Holidays
What BrightKey Offers:
- Stability: over 30 successful years in business
- Opportunity for Growth: BrightKey has multiple lines of business with a wide array of career paths available and offers professional development opportunities
- Positive Work Environment: high level of employee engagement and a work/life balance through set schedules, no nights or weekends required (unless otherwise noted)
- Benefits: a variety of medical insurance plans plus paid holidays and time off, and a 401k retirement program
Required Skills & Experience for the Business Administration Manager:
- Top Secret clearance is preferred, candidates capable of obtaining a TS clearance can be considered (BrightKey will provide if selected).
- 3+ years of experience in business operations, office administration, workforce coordination, client services, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Must be comfortable approaching managers and clients for follow up.
- Experience with employee timekeeping systems, inventory tracking, and administrative reporting preferred.
Key Responsibilities of the Business Administration Manager:
- Manage weekly timesheet process, ensuring all timesheets are distributed, collected, and signed.
- Manage weekly uniform inventory process.
- Work with client managers and offsite managers to compile monthly mail count reports.
- Organize and manage leave requests and back up pool training/scheduling.
- Responsible for contract-wide communication regarding events, HR reminders, internal job postings, etc.
- Support various business administration needs while onsite.
- Act as liaison between client and BrightKey Corporate office to ensure all parties receive updates and communication
BrightKey is dedicated to being an organization where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We expect all our employees to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Our focus is on merit-based standards in all hiring, promoting, performance evaluations and employment decisions. We strive to be a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds can succeed and thrive, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status.
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Schedule, Benefits, & Compensation for the Business Administration Manager:
- Compensation: Hourly pay rate is $28.79 plus a $5.42 per hour health & welfare (total $34.21/hr. for all hours worked)
- Location: On-site in Landover, MD
- Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Participation in company 401K program
- Paid Time off and Holidays
What BrightKey Offers:
- Stability: over 30 successful years in business
- Opportunity for Growth: BrightKey has multiple lines of business with a wide array of career paths available and offers professional development opportunities
- Positive Work Environment: high level of employee engagement and a work/life balance through set schedules, no nights or weekends required (unless otherwise noted)
- Benefits: a variety of medical insurance plans plus paid holidays and time off, and a 401k retirement program
Required Skills & Experience for the Business Administration Manager:
- Top Secret clearance is preferred, candidates capable of obtaining a TS clearance can be considered (BrightKey will provide if selected).
- 3+ years of experience in business operations, office administration, workforce coordination, client services, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Must be comfortable approaching managers and clients for follow up.
- Experience with employee timekeeping systems, inventory tracking, and administrative reporting preferred.
Key Responsibilities of the Business Administration Manager:
- Manage weekly timesheet process, ensuring all timesheets are distributed, collected, and signed.
- Manage weekly uniform inventory process.
- Work with client managers and offsite managers to compile monthly mail count reports.
- Organize and manage leave requests and back up pool training/scheduling.
- Responsible for contract-wide communication regarding events, HR reminders, internal job postings, etc.
- Support various business administration needs while onsite.
- Act as liaison between client and BrightKey Corporate office to ensure all parties receive updates and communication
BrightKey is dedicated to being an organization where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We expect all our employees to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Our focus is on merit-based standards in all hiring, promoting, performance evaluations and employment decisions. We strive to be a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds can succeed and thrive, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status.
BOC-111226
Business Administration Manager
Contract Administrator
Operations Coordinator
Services Coordinator
3Y3GxREz0i
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The qualifications that appear most often in director of business administration jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field
- 7 or more years of progressive operations or administrative leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and departmental budgets
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning and project management software
- Strong knowledge of compliance, policy development, and regulatory reporting
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred for senior or executive-level positions
Tips for Your Director of Business Administration Job Search
Tailor your resume to the org type
A director of business administration resume for a university looks very different from one for a hospital system or a federal contractor. Lead with the operational scope most relevant to each employer, whether that is budget size, headcount managed, or compliance frameworks you've owned.
Quantify operational scale, not just duties
Hiring managers for this role want to see the size of what you ran. Replace phrases like 'oversaw budgeting' with the actual dollar figure managed and the team size you directed. Vague scope descriptions are the fastest way to get screened out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of business administration openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your compliance area
Many director of business administration roles are specific to a regulatory environment, such as HIPAA, FAR, or Title IV. When you search, include the compliance term alongside the job title to surface openings where your background is an exact match, not just a close one.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've aligned HR, finance, IT, and facilities under a single operational plan. Practice a concise example that names the departments, the conflict or gap you resolved, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify which departments report to you, what your signing authority covers, and whether the role has a seat at the executive table. Directors who skip this conversation often find their actual authority is narrower than the title suggested.
Director of Business Administration Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of business administrations?
The companies hiring the most director of business administrations right now include Macy's, Aquinas College, and Southern California Edison, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large government contractors consistently account for the highest volume of postings nationwide.
How many director of business administration jobs are remote?
About 48% of director of business administration openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Functions centered on strategic planning, financial reporting, and policy development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require direct oversight of facilities, compliance audits, or on-site staff are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a director of business administration?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business administration or management, then build toward an MBA if you plan to target larger organizations or executive-level roles. Progress through operations, administrative, or departmental management positions where you own a budget and lead a team. Focus on roles that give you cross-functional exposure, such as coordinating between HR, finance, and IT, since that breadth is what most employers evaluate at the director level.
Can you get hired as a director of business administration with limited experience?
It's possible if you've led a specific high-stakes function well, such as owning a compliance program, managing a full department during a reorganization, or running operations for a smaller organization where your scope covered multiple business functions. Employers hiring at the director level for the first time often accept candidates who demonstrate clear ownership and measurable outcomes in a narrower role over candidates with broader but shallower experience.
What does the director of business administration interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and compensation expectations, followed by a panel interview with the hiring executive and department heads you'd work alongside. Expect at least one behavioral round centered on cross-functional leadership and operational problem-solving. Finalists are often asked to present a short operational plan or case study before the offer stage, particularly at larger organizations.
Where can I find and apply to director of business administration jobs?
You can find and apply to director of business administration jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and operational scope, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and career goals.
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