Senior General and Operations Manager

Shadow Objects•Crofton, MD

3d•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a Senior Program / Operations Manager to lead a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort for NAWCAD WOLF in Southern Maryland. The position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet program objectives and contractual requirements. The manager serves as the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinates technical and functional teams, resolves program-level issues, and ensures high-quality support within cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements. The role requires support of Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area. On-site performance is required, with routine or situational telework when authorized by the contract and Government customer. Travel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs. The position is full-time and requires an active PMP certification and a current DoD Secret or acceptable Interim Secret clearance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in program management, operations management, project management, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of supervisory or personnel-management experience.
At least 3 of the most recent 5 years supporting Department of Defense project-management activities.
Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing contract performance.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under applicable contract requirements; degree-field acceptability must be validated against the applicable contract or task-order labor-category requirements.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.
Current/active DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance; clearance status and eligibility timing must satisfy applicable contract and task-order requirements.
Ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area and to perform on site; able to accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized.
Proven ability to lead program operations and manage Government contract performance.
Strong supervisory, organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
Experience managing personnel, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and program resources.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional activities.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition, program-management, and Government contracting environments.
Experience with performance monitoring, risk management, financial and administrative controls, and compliance reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior Government officials and preparing management reports.
Ability to build effective relationships with Government customers, contractor leadership, technical teams, and subcontractors.
Availability for travel or support at additional Government locations as program needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD acquisition and engineering organizations.
Experience managing technical, engineering, acquisition, financial, or enterprise IT support contracts.
Experience overseeing subcontractors and integrated contractor teams.
Familiarity with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, labor charging, contract deliverables, and program financial reporting.
Experience supporting multiple task orders, contract vehicles, or geographically distributed teams.
Preferred qualifying degree disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.
Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.
Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.
Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.
Coordinate acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.
Maintain staffing, labor-charging, and personnel-utilization information and, when required, track task or project funding by CLIN, SLIN, and ACRN.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.
Maintain effective communications with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls to improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual compliance.