General information
Job Posting Title
Senior Operational Program Manager (POTFF) - Tampa, FL
Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
City
Riverview
State
FL
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is hiring a Senior Operational Program Manager to support a large, mission-critical government program. This role will provide leadership for program operations, workforce management, client engagement, and contract performance while partnering with government stakeholders to ensure mission success.
The ideal candidate will bring experience managing large-scale government programs, leading geographically dispersed teams, supporting complex operational environments, and delivering high-quality services in support of federal customers.
This position is onsite in Tampa, FL.
This position is pending upon contract award.
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance..
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead one or more highly complex and/or enterprise-critical programs with broad accountability for outcomes, governance, and senior client relationships. May lead a single very large program or a portfolio of programs and typically oversee a substantial staffing footprint with responsibility for setting delivery strategy and operating model.
- Define and drive program and functional strategies, establishing short- to mid-term objectives aligned with business and client priorities.
- Provide full accountability for program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, profitability, and P&L management.
- Establish the operating framework, workforce strategy, and resource model for large-scale programs, ensuring operational effectiveness, scalability, and achievement of financial and business objectives.
- Develop, implement, and govern program-wide policies, procedures, standards, and controls to ensure operational consistency, compliance, risk mitigation, and audit readiness.
- Resolve complex operational, financial, and organizational challenges while driving continuous improvement, innovation, efficiency, and scalability.
- Lead and develop a multi-layered organization through performance management, coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Partner with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong customer, stakeholder, and industry relationships, communicating operational performance, technology initiatives, risks, and strategic priorities to support customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth.
- Lead technology enablement and business development efforts, including adoption of operational technologies, solution development, strategic planning, and support of RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 12+ years of progressive professional experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting USSOCOM, Special Operations Forces, Human Performance, Military Readiness, or similar mission-focused programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale global government contract operations, including responsibility for operational performance, workforce management, compliance, financial oversight, and customer satisfaction.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in complex operational environments.
- Familiarity with Personal Services Contracts (PSC) and workforce management requirements.
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior government officials, military leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Requirements
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
Minimum Salary
$
133,200.00
Maximum Salary
$
293,000.00
