Operations Lead

Expedition Technology•Herndon, VA

About The Position

At Expedition Technology, we are an Agile-first organization building advanced solutions for complex challenges in sensor processing, in both the signal processing and computer vision domains for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We are seeking an Operations Lead for a portfolio of high-impact programs and the talented engineers who drive them. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of execution excellence and people development. You won't just manage schedules; you will build an environment where high-performing teams thrive, ensuring our delivery is data-driven, transparent, and aligned with business goals.

Requirements

Experience: 7+ years in technical leadership, with a mix of program management and direct people management of technical teams.
Domain Expertise: Technical fluency in sensor processing (Signal Processing, Computer Vision) and a strong understanding of the DoD/IC community mission and the current state of the art in these technologies.
Mindset: You believe in a Team of Teams approach—you prioritize connectivity and trust over hierarchy. You understand that the best way to scale is to empower the edges of the organization.
Skillset: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
Financial acumen (forecasting, resource planning).
Ability to translate complex technical realities into business clarity.
Style: You are a coach, not a commander. You measure success by the growth of your people and the consistency of your delivery.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Responsibilities

Drive Delivery Excellence: Oversee the execution of a portfolio of technical programs, ensuring they meet financial targets (revenue, margin), schedule, and scope.
Agile Leadership: Champion an Agile mindset. Move beyond rigid adherence to ceremony and focus on decentralized decision-making, rapid feedback loops, and reducing cycle time.
Data-Driven Operations: Use operational data to diagnose delivery trends and impediments. Translate execution metrics into actionable insights for the wider business strategy.
Talent Development: Serve as the primary support for a team of engineers. You are responsible for understanding their career trajectory, coaching, and performance and working with them and their coaches to help build their careers.
Servant Leadership: Foster a culture of shared consciousness. Your goal is to unblock your teams, not control them.
Resource Strategy: Partner with business strategy leaders to ensure the right talent is deployed to the right problems, balancing business needs with individual career growth. Collaborate closely with the operations lead team to ensure alignment of resource strategy and actively contribute to cross company organizational culture.
Strategic Alignment: Act as the bridge between the technical teams and the business strategy leaders, ensuring that how we execute supports what we are building.
Technical Standards: Collaborate with internal technical communities of practice to ensure your teams are adopting and contributing to organization-wide best practices in software and infrastructure.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 12 paid holidays, up to 33 days of PTO, and generous sick leave
Robust 401(k) Plan: Benefit from up to a 12% company contribution, including a 3% safe harbor, 6% match, and up to 3% additional as a form of profit sharing.
Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of our unique option to reallocate a portion of your 401(k) match funds to repay student loans, helping you achieve financial freedom faster.
Paid Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver for you to bond with your new family member.
Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,250/year available to support your continuous learning and growth.
Referral Bonus Program: Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals into our team.
Exclusive Entertainment Perks: Enjoy free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts, and more, adding fun and excitement to your life.
Onsite Amenities: Stay fit and healthy with our free, onsite fitness center, active workstations featuring treadmill and bike desks, and enjoy our onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost options.
Inspiring Work Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, creative, and supportive culture where you are encouraged to push boundaries, take risks, and enjoy the rewards.