Operations Analyst, Federal

Cape

$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years in technical operations or mission support, preferably in military or national security environments.
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, valuing problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
  • Exceptional multitasking skills in high-volume workflows.
  • Proven ability to clearly communicate technical information to stakeholders.
  • Leadership experience in managing teams and optimizing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assume end-to-end accountability for Government/National Security operational outcomes.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for technical post-deployment issues, troubleshooting complex challenges.
  • Lead operational rollouts of hardware and specialized services, ensuring seamless delivery.
  • Execute rigorous quality assurance for weekly releases, validating compatibility and preventing risks.
  • Codify complex processes into comprehensive manuals and playbooks for large-scale government programs.
  • Maintain readiness for high-impact projects and adapt resources to critical mission needs.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match available.
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, with no waiting period.
  • Stipends for family-forming needs and gender-affirming care.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are looking for a Government Operations Analyst to support our Product Operations team in support of fulfillment and customer service - an integral role in Cape's rapidly growing privacy-focused communications solutions. You will be a force multiplier - navigating key deliveries, forecasting product throughput, and solving high visibility issues for core government customers. The team you will join solves problems in a high tempo environment aligned with federal business opportunities in support of Cape's rapid growth. As a steward of Cape culture you will do excellent work with a bias for action, while respecting your team and the Cape customer.

Here are some ways you'll make an impact
  • Mission-Critical Ownership: Assume end-to-end accountability for operational outcomes within the Government/National Security stream. You ensure every operational goal directly supports the end-user's mission success in the field.
  • Tier 2 Technical Authority: Serve as the definitive technical subject matter expert (SME) for post-deployment issues. You resolve high-complexity technical hurdles through advanced troubleshooting and direct coordination with internal engineering or external mission partners.
  • Tactical Deployment & Fulfillment: Lead the operational rollout of hardware and specialized services across the portfolio. You ensure seamless delivery, integration, and operator onboarding for deployments where failure is not an option.
  • Operational Readiness & QA: Execute rigorous, end-to-end QA for weekly releases to validate compatibility across device, OS, and secure network layers. You are the gatekeeper, identifying and blocking high-risk deployments to safeguard operational stability.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Codify complex technical processes into comprehensive internal and external "field manuals" and playbooks. You are building the foundational knowledge base required to scale support for large-scale government programs.
  • High-Tempo Agility: Maintain a "Ready-to-Field" posture. You have the flexibility to lead high-impact projects or pivot resources during surge requirements or critical mission windows.


Are you the candidate we are looking for? (Requirements for the role) You have:
  • Operational Pedigree: 4-5+ years of experience in technical operations, mission support, or a "get it done" role within military, law enforcement, or national security environments.
  • Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance (minimum) with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
  • Educational Foundation: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience. We highly value the discipline and problem-solving skills developed in specialized service-oriented or high-pressure technical environments.
  • The "Force Multiplier" Mindset: You possess an exceptional capacity to navigate high-volume workflows and competing priorities. You thrive in environments where precision and multitasking are non-negotiable.
  • Mission Communication: Ability to lead high-stakes technical dialogues with clarity and authority. You can translate complex system failures into actionable "go/no-go" information for commanders and stakeholders.
  • Emergent Leadership: You don't just execute tasks; you optimize systems. You have a proven track record (or distinct aptitude) for managing personnel and building world-class support teams.

Bonus Points: (Some nice to haves for this role)
  • Tactical Logistics & Supply Chain: Prior experience managing CONUS or OCONUS/Deployed supply chain operations. You understand the unique friction of moving mission-critical gear into theater and keeping it operational once it arrives.
  • Technical Rigor: Hands-on experience with mobile application testing (iOS/Android), regression testing, and structured bug reporting. You know how to "break" a product in a lab to ensure it stays "bulletproof" in the field.
  • RF & Network Literacy: Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) communications, cellular architecture (LTE/5G), or complex signal flows. You understand the "plumbing" of how data moves in contested environments.
  • Agency Savvy: Prior experience navigating the unique procurement, security, and operational requirements of government agencies. You speak the language of the mission.
  • Zero-Downtime Mentality: Experience in environments where "system down" means "mission failed."


Competencies

Role competencies
  • Mission-Critical Ownership: Assume end-to-end accountability for operational outcomes within the Government/National Security stream. You ensure every operational goal directly supports the end-user's mission success in the field.
  • Tier 2 Technical Authority: Serve as the definitive technical subject matter expert (SME) for post-deployment issues. You resolve high-complexity technical hurdles through advanced troubleshooting and direct coordination with internal engineering or external mission partners.
  • Tactical Deployment & Fulfillment: Lead the operational rollout of hardware and specialized services across the portfolio. You ensure seamless delivery, integration, and operator onboarding for deployments where failure is not an option.
  • Mission Communication: Ability to lead high-stakes technical dialogues with clarity and authority. You can translate complex system failures into actionable "go/no-go" information for commanders and stakeholders.

Cape-specific competencies
  • Do Excellent Work
  • Respect The Opportunity (each other, the user)
  • Overshare
  • Bias Towards Action
Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Our benefits include:
  • 401(k) match
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
  • Stipends for
    • Family-forming needs
    • Gender-affirming care
How to apply

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