About this role
The Operations Manager coordinates the operations of a complex, multi-client program in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on planning, coordination, reporting, vendor cost analysis, compliance, and support for COOP and client-driven requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate operations of a complex, multi-client program in Tampa, FL
- Develop program support strategy inputs and ensure adherence to client guidance and quality standards
- Resolve gaps and deficiencies to ensure client project leads are fully resourced
- Support COOP activities and alternative work location needs
- Perform audits and analysis of vendor costs with periodic reporting
Technical Overview
This role is primarily program operations and delivery coordination rather than hands-on technical engineering. It includes audit and analysis of vendor costs, management of program artifacts, and ensuring compliance with corporate and government policies and standards.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior operations/program professional with 10+ years of related experience managing complex, multi-client programs in a government or defense environment. They have strong operational leadership, vendor management, and reporting/audit experience, and they currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance. They can coordinate cross-client efforts, support COOP activities, and ensure compliance with client guidance and program quality standards.
Must-Have Skills
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: YesClearance: Top Secret/SCI (current possession required)
Tools & Platforms
Program management officeProject process asset libraryCOOP
Required Skills
Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementProgram Delivery and ExecutionCOOP activitiesauditsvendor cost analysisreportingprocurement coordinationtraining compliance and documentation
Hard Skills
Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementProgram Delivery and ExecutionProgram support strategy developmentProgram quality standards adherenceCross-client collaborationPeriodic reportingCOOP activitiesAlternative work locationPolicy analysisRegulations analysisAuthorities analysisLessons learned captureBest practices captureAudit and analysisVendor cost analysisReport preparationProcess asset library reviewProgram artifact managementCorporate policy complianceGovernment policy complianceLiaising with clientsLiaising with vendorsLiaising with subcontractorsNegotiating tasksProcurement coordinationExpenditure approval processingRecruiting operation coordinationLeave coordinationTravel coordination/reportingCustomer-specific training compliance and documentationQuality assurance of program productsservicesand deliverablesReviewsAuditsSite visitsGap and deficiency resolution
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizational skillsCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem solvingCoordinationTime managementClient guidance alignmentCultural sensitivity awarenessCross-functional collaboration
Keywords for Your Resume
Operations ManagerProgram Delivery and ExecutionOperations ManagementStrategic PlanningVendor Managementmulti-client programCCMDCOOPlessons learnedbest practicescross-client collaborationprogram management officeperiodic reportingauditsvendor costsprocess asset libraryTampaFLUS CitizenshipTop Secret/SCIAlternative work locationprocurementexpenditure approval processingtraining compliance and documentationsite visits
Deal Breakers
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required, US Citizenship Required, Bachelor's Degree required
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