Sr. Operations Manager

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly proactive, detail-driven Sr. Operations Manager to provide technical management, leadership, and exceptional executive-level support to the front office operations of senior OUSD(R&E) leadership.

Will oversee and manage daily operations, lead continuous process improvement, workflow mapping, and resource allocation to ensure the timely, high-quality execution of all taskings and operational requirements.

Develop and track assignments, design and implement organizational support systems, recommend knowledge-management technologies, and create management tools that enhance coordination and workflow transparency across the enterprise.

Evaluate programs against strategic objectives, establish performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders for improving effectiveness and mission alignment.

Lead project planning and management activities, including the development of project artifacts, facilitation of team meetings, and synchronization of cross-functional efforts.

Support senior government clients with structured decision-making frameworks, and provide personnel management and strategic planning support as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a management or technical discipline.
• Proven experience in technical management and leadership, specifically in front office operations within government or military environments, with a strong ability to interface with personnel at various levels, from action officers to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated expertise in workflow management, process improvement, and organizational efficiency, including the ability to develop standard operating procedures and implement knowledge management technologies.
• Strong skills in project planning and management, including the ability to create project artifacts such as plans, schedules, and status reports, along with experience in performance metrics development and resource allocation.
• Mastery of management tools, including MS Office suite.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired Experience and skills

• Project management, operational management, strategy development and planning, and executive decision support.
• Advanced program management education or certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to assess urgency and prioritize work assignments, determine optimal courses of action, and manage actions to timely execution.

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000.00/Yr.