Program Operations Manager

Peraton•McLean, VA

19h

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Program Operations Manager to provide leadership oversight over critical business functions including finance, contracts, subcontracts, security, quality, communications, mission innovation, and resource management. The operations lead will collaborate with the Finance and Service Delivery teams to ensure financial forecasts are accurate and up to date. You will also ensure on time and accurate delivery of all financial reporting including invoices, variance reporting, and other weekly and monthly requirements. This role is central to customer satisfaction, program execution, and continuous improvement throughout the life of the contract.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
12+ years of relevant leadership experience
Experience providing direct support to the Intelligence Community, federal civilian organizations, and/or other state or local entities
Demonstrated success leading and managing large-scale service contracts comprised of 100+ team members
Proven ability to oversee diverse technical and business functions simultaneously, and ensuring all functions collaborate to complete contractual deliverables on time, every time
Intrinsically motivated leader with strong interpersonal and executive communication skills with the ability to tailor information to meet diverse stakeholder needs
Proven ability to navigate competing stakeholder needs with clarity
Desire and willingness to act as a mentor, helping others to strengthen their technical and/or leadership acumen and grow within the organization
Aptitude and willingness to support business operations as requested, including capture and proposal efforts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, intelligence analysis, or related fields
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification
Experience supporting federal, state, and/or local government organizations
Experience with a variety of contract types including Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Cost Reimbursable contracts
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Responsibilities

Participating in customer-facing meetings, executive briefings, and strategic planning sessions
Driving collaboration with customer counterparts as well as subcontractor teammates
Tracking labor costs, productivity, and resource utilization to achieve desired outcomes, and identifying and implementing efficiency opportunities
Tracking and reporting performance against Service Level Agreements
Supporting contract compliance, auditing, and reporting requirements
Championing operational reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives