Federal Operations Manager

Peregrine Technologies•Washington, DC

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Peregrine is seeking a highly organized and resourceful operator to support its federal government operations. This role is a blend of executive support, Federal operations, and customer engagement, offering exposure to key relationships and initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with Peregrine leadership and the Federal team to manage complex schedules, travel, meetings, customer visits, and events. Discretion, judgment, and attention to detail are crucial due to the handling of sensitive information. Experience in fast-paced government environments, such as supporting a Member of Congress, working within a federal department, or similar roles with government stakeholders, is highly valued. The ideal candidate is adept at managing intricate schedules, coordinating diverse stakeholders, anticipating needs, and maintaining composure amidst changing plans.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in government, operations, scheduling, executive support, government affairs, or another fast-paced, high-trust environment.
Experience working on Capitol Hill, with a congressional committee, within the Executive Branch or a federal department or agency, or in an organization that works closely with the federal government.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing schedules, meetings, events, or other operational priorities.
Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
An understanding of the norms and protocols involved in working with government officials and their staff.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to keep track of many moving pieces at once.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to synthesize meetings and complex information into clear takeaways.
A proactive mindset - you anticipate what needs to happen rather than waiting to be told.
Ability to stay composed and resourceful when schedules change or unexpected issues arise.
Willingness to work across traditional functional boundaries, from managing an executive calendar to coordinating a customer dinner or running a Demo Day.

Responsibilities

Build and improve processes for scheduling, travel, events, and Federal engagements as Peregrine continues to grow.
Jump into special projects and operational needs across the Federal organization as they arise.
Manage complex calendars and scheduling for senior leaders, including meetings with federal customers, government officials, executives, and other external stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings and engagements involving multiple government and internal stakeholders, navigating changing schedules and competing priorities.
Track follow-ups, action items, and operational priorities coming out of important meetings and engagements.
Manage domestic and international travel and the logistics surrounding sensitive or high-priority engagements.
Prepare leaders for upcoming meetings, travel, and events by ensuring materials, logistics, and relevant context are organized in advance.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment.
Serve as a reliable point of contact for Federal stakeholders and their staff, ensuring requests and follow-ups are handled thoughtfully and efficiently.
Coordinate Federal customer events, including Demo Days, customer fly-ins, executive visits, dinners, and other in-person engagements.
Own event logistics from start to finish, including invitations, attendee tracking, meeting spaces, catering, transportation, materials, and day-of execution.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to create thoughtful, well-organized experiences for Federal customers and stakeholders.