Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Altus Technology Solutions•Hanover, MD

3d•$175,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the companys senior operational leader. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, strengthening execution across programs and corporate functions, and building the systems and discipline needed to support continued growth. Altus is a growing federal contractor supporting Department of Defense customers across range operations, engineering services, and IT solutions. The COO will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and organizational scalability while preserving the companys strong culture and mission focus. This role is ideal for an operations-focused executive who enjoys building structure, improving performance, and leading teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in federal contracting or professional services
5+ years in senior operational leadership roles (COO, VP Operations, General Manager, or equivalent)
Demonstrated P&L responsibility supporting $25M+ operations
Strong understanding of the federal contracting environment and government customers
Proven ability to build processes, systems, and teams in growth-stage organizations

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting DoD programs or mission-critical government operations
Active or prior security clearance
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Daily Command
Own and lead day-to-day operations across all programs and corporate functions
Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of contracts and internal operations
Establish operational discipline, decision authority, and accountability frameworks
Enable executive leadership to focus on strategy and growth by independently managing operational execution
Financial Performance & P&L Management
Drive operational financial performance including cost control and margin optimization
Monitor contract-level financial health and proactively address risks or variances
Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Implement financial controls that balance agility with fiscal discipline
Customer Satisfaction & Contract Performance
Serve as the primary escalation point for operational and performance-related customer issues
Maintain strong relationships with government customers and key stakeholders
Monitor contract performance metrics including quality, schedule, and deliverables
Support contract transitions, mobilization efforts, and recompete readiness
Leadership Team Development & Organizational Management
Lead, coach, and develop current and future operational leaders as the organization scales
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
Support workforce planning, recruiting strategy, and leadership development
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Process Excellence & Scalable Systems
Build and refine scalable processes, policies, and operational standards
Establish clear swim lanes, decision rights, and cross-functional workflows
Implement dashboards, KPIs, and reporting rhythms to drive performance
Lead operational efficiency initiatives and technology enablement efforts
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across contracts and corporate functions
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, labor regulations, security requirements, and ISO standards
Support audits, reviews, and internal controls
Lead incident response and corrective action efforts when required
Strategic Execution & Growth Enablement
Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and execution
Translate company objectives into actionable operational plans and milestones
Support business development through operational insight and readiness assessments
Ensure operational scalability to support new contract wins and company growth