Business Manager-Remote

Maximus

12h•$88,000 - $189,200•Remote

About The Position

Maximus is seeking a Business Manager to support the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. The role provides operational, financial, administrative, and stakeholder-management support for integrated human performance services that sustain Special Operations Forces mission readiness, longevity, and performance. The Business Manager translates program priorities into disciplined execution across physical, psychological, cognitive, social and family, and spiritual performance domains. This position is pending contract award. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required for contract performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Seven to ten years of relevant professional experience is required.
A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, public administration, finance, or a related field is specified.
At least five years of experience in program management, contract administration, business operations, or a related function in a defense, government, or other complex regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial oversight, resource planning, procurement, and cost control.
Experience supervising staff and coordinating work across cross-functional teams.
Working knowledge of federal contracting and applicable compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with government and industry stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business administration, public administration, public health, or a related field.
Experience supporting Special Operations Forces, military readiness, human performance, behavioral health, or physical readiness programs.
Knowledge of USSOCOM and POTFF mission priorities.
Experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Experience developing performance metrics and executive-level operational reports.
Project Management Professional or another relevant business, finance, or program-management certification.
Active Department of Defense Secret or higher-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes, including facilitating and preparing planning activities and artifacts.
Oversee large, multi-project programs by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
Create and execute project work plans and revise them as needs and requirements change.
Identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities.
Develop and maintain master and individual resource plans and required project documents.
Baseline projects and capture actual metrics for historical measurement and Level of Effort forecasting.
Review team deliverables before providing them to management and customers.
Apply PMI methodology and enforce project standards.
Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Minimize project risk exposure.
Communicate relevant project information to management, stakeholders, and customers.
Resolve or escalate issues within a reasonable time, considering project impact.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Track lessons learned and use them on subsequent projects.
Ensure projects are properly closed out.
Supervise staff by providing direction, input, and performance feedback.
Serve as an escalation point for prioritizing workloads and resolving issues.
Act as liaison for assigned vendors, including monitoring performance and service-level agreements and supporting system and business-process changes.
Participate in drafting vendor contracts, addendums, statements of work, requests for proposals and information, change requests, and requirements.
Lead continuous improvement teams.
Oversee day-to-day business operations for the POTFF program or assigned site, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, customer priorities, and mission objectives.
Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, expenditures, staffing resources, training investments, and facility needs.
Coordinate operational activities across physical, psychological, cognitive, social and family, and spiritual performance domains.
Supervise administrative and clerical personnel, establish work schedules, support onboarding, and coordinate role-specific training.
Monitor compliance with contract requirements, government regulations, safety standards, security requirements, and applicable Maximus policies.
Coordinate vendor activities and procurement of supplies, services, equipment, and technology required for program delivery.
Build and maintain effective relationships with government customers, program leadership, functional teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Develop and monitor operational metrics, reports, and performance indicators to support data-driven decision-making.
Identify operational risks, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance support.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Partially funded health savings account.
Life insurance and additional insurance discounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Employee discounts, special offers, and employee-only benefits.
Wellness programs and resources.
Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Coverage of costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.