Understanding of Defense Industry and Government contracting
Familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead and manage contracted efforts as the primary administrator
Serve as the main point of contact for Government program authorities
Oversee execution of task order requirements by contractors
Manage resources for program/project needs
Analyze and report on performance metrics for decision-making
Deliver executive-level presentations to stakeholders
Collaborate with government and contractor teams for project delivery
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Parental leave program
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Paid time off and holidays
Training and education tuition assistance programs
Full Job Description
Overview
Location
Arlington, VA
Job Title
Operations Manager
Salary
Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.
Travel
May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.
Gnostech is seeking an experienced and detailed-driven Operations Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort.
Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
Oversee contractor execution of the task order requirements.
Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
Collect, analyze, and report on key performance and program/project metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with government and contractor teams to ensure consistent program/project delivery and documentation quality.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct supervision to program support staff.
Oversee daily workflow, task allocation, and workload balancing across the team.
Ensure team compliance with federal regulations and company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understanding of Defense Industry and Government contracting.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Knowledge of risk mitigation strategies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
BA/BS degree
10 years of experience in operations management.
Minimum Security Clearance
Current active Secret Clearance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment varies between quiet and moderate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) / retirement plan
401(k) employer matching
Parental leave program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Company paid training and certification program
Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs
