Salary
💰 $93,500 - $126,500 per year
About the role
- Lead day-to-day operations across program functions, ensuring seamless execution of Development, Operations and business support services.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for operational activities with the customer, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage staffing, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet mission requirements.
- Oversee and meet Service Level Expectations (SLEs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and operational reporting to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement process improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and self-service initiatives.
- Partner with program leads and coordinate with developer teams to align delivery with customer priorities.
- Ensure adherence to VA security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Support financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and professional growth.
- Lead the operations team through system administration of product development and deployment, including monitoring, performance, and configuration management.
- Work closely with Technical Leads, Developers, Data Analysts, Workflow Engineers and Business Analysts to investigate, implement, and calibrate solutions to achieve VBA outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in program/operations management within federal contracting and mission support in a cloud environment.
- 2+ years of deployment and operations experience with custom-integrated solutions where multiple integrations are present.
- 2+ years of continuous operations monitoring and resolving operational issues within defined recovery windows.
- Demonstrated success managing teams and operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and operational delivery models, such as DevSecOps and ITIL.
- Experience with performance management, Service Level Expectations (SLEs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and customer engagement.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required; ability to obtain and maintain government clearance.
- Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2).
- Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
- Skills listed: Accountability, Continuous Improvement, People Management, Risk Mitigation, Taking Initiative.