Operations Manager IV

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and overall program management for a large-scale U.S. Navy software modernization contract.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, including NIWC Atlantic, PEO MLB, and Fleet representatives.
• Direct all technical, operational, financial, contractual, and staffing activities to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead multiple cross-functional teams supporting systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, product management, and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Oversee Agile Release Teams (ARTs), ensuring alignment between program objectives, technical execution, and customer priorities.
• Develop and manage integrated program schedules, budgets, staffing plans, risk management strategies, and performance metrics.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful contract execution.
• Coordinate resources across technical teams to maximize efficiency and support evolving mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with Government leadership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, financial updates, and program documentation for customer review.
• Mentor program leadership and promote continuous process improvement using Agile, Lean, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, organizational policies, and applicable DoD standards.
• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position located primarily on-site in Chesapeake, VA , with occasional travel to San Diego, CA; New Orleans, LA; and Charleston, SC. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in operations or program management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs supporting the U.S. Department of Defense or Federal Government.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Agile program management, risk management, financial management, and contract execution.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master certification preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level I) certification preferred.
• Experience managing Navy or DoD software engineering programs exceeding $50 million preferred.
• Experience leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) preferred.
• Experience with DoDAF, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and DevSecOps methodologies preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to Federal Contractor requirements.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required.

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