Staff Operations Coordinator

Tyto Athene is searching for a a Staff Operations Coordinator to supporta Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Work is located 100% on government site.
• Plan and direct administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Government Program Office executive. Identify, organize, and prioritize critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making.
• Act as a point of contact and gatekeeper between Program Managers and other stakeholders. Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance in accordance with executive27s direction. May act as an advisor to the executive.
• Facilitate communications between the Program Office and various stakeholders, including resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, laboratories), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.
• Assist with developing and implementing department goals, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support broad functional objectives. Analyze business processes against industry best practices and identify areas where improvements could be made.
• Develop decision support system that monitors performance against department goals and assists with reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness. Assist with ensuring that department milestones/goals are met and within approved budgets.
• Ensure program-sponsored systems address defined requirements and are effective and suitable. Evaluate submissions from activities/vendors including proposals, project plans, statements of work, and development/delivery schedules. Identify cost, performance, and schedule impacts and recommend courses of action for
• Participate in Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) processes. Evaluate program cost realism.

Required:

• Bachelor27s Degree in management, technical, or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight(8) years of experience in cross-functional disciplines of DOD program acquisition, RDT&E life cycle support, program management, acquisition planning, milestone review, financial control, scheduling, and quality management.
• Previous experience as an action officer, requirements officer, operations officer, chief of staff, program manager, or similar position.
• Understanding of the DOD Acquisition System, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) system, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and databases.

Desired:

• Former DOD experience, especially with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Navy OPNAV organization.
• Master27s Degree in management or technical discipline.
• Completion of various DAU and Project Management coursework/certifications (e.g. PMP).

Clearance:

• Current active TS/SCI clearance (must have current SSBI) as reported in DISS.

Location:

• Suitland, MD

Travel:

• 20-40%

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $130,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.