{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1a1f699f7cc346bd4702fb18","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a1f699f7cc346bd4702fb18","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a1f699f7cc346bd4702fb18","title":"Senior Program and Operations Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nShadowObjects, LLC currently looking to staff for a Senior Program /Operations Manager to provide support to NAWCAD WOLF, Southern MarylandSenior Program / Operations ManagerLabor Category:Senior Program / Operations Manager\r\nBLS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC):11-1021 — General and Operations Managers\r\nWork Location:NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland, with Government-site support as required\r\nClearance Requirement:Current DoD Secret clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance\r\nCertification:Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\r\nEmployment Type:Full-Time\r\nProgram Area:NAVAIR / Department of Defense Program and Technical SupportPosition SummaryThe Senior Program / Operations Manager will serve as the overall program and contract management lead for a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort. This individual will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direct management of contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure effective execution of program objectives and contractual requirements.\r\nThe successful candidate will serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinate activities across technical and functional teams, resolve program-level issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support within established cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and Contract Leadership:Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.\r\nOperations Management:Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.\r\nPersonnel Leadership:Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.\r\nProject and Deliverable Oversight:Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.\r\nResource and Financial Management:Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.\r\nAcquisition and Workforce Support:Coordinate the acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.\r\nFunding and Labor Tracking:Maintain staffing, labor-charging, and personnel utilization information and, when required, track task/project funding by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Subline Item Number (SLIN), and Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN).\r\nRisk and Issue Management:Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.\r\nGovernment and Stakeholder Coordination:Maintain effective communications with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.\r\nProcess Improvement and Compliance:Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual complianceMinimum QualificationsProfessional ExperienceMinimum of10 years of relevant professional experiencein program management, operations management, project management, or a related discipline.\r\nMinimum of5 years of supervisory or personnel-management experience .\r\nAt least3 of the most recent 5 years supporting Department of Defense project management activities .\r\nDemonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing contract performance.EducationMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under the applicable contract requirements.\r\nPreferred qualifying disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.\r\nDegree-field acceptability must be validated against the applicable contract or task-order labor category requirements.CertificationActive Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).Security ClearanceCurrent/Active DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance.\r\nClearance status and timing of eligibility must satisfy the applicable contract and task-order requirements.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProven ability to lead program operations and manage Government contract performance.\r\nStrong supervisory, organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.\r\nExperience managing personnel, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and program resources.\r\nAbility to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional activities.\r\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition, program-management, and Government contracting environments.\r\nExperience with performance monitoring, risk management, financial and administrative controls, and compliance reporting.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government officials and prepare management reports.\r\nAbility to build effective relationships with Government customers, contractor leadership, technical teams, and subcontractors.Work Environment and AvailabilityThe position requires the ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area. Candidates must be available for on-site performance and able to accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized by the applicable contract and Government customer.\r\nTravel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD acquisition and engineering organizations.\r\nExperience managing technical, engineering, acquisition, financial, or enterprise IT support contracts.\r\nExperience overseeing subcontractors and integrated contractor teams.\r\nFamiliarity with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, labor charging, contract deliverables, and program financial reporting.\r\nExperience supporting multiple task orders, contract vehicles, or geographically distributed teams.","company":"Shadow Objects","rawCompany":"shadow objects","city":"Beachville","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-22T01:18:00.483Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9199.00","title":"Managers, All Other","slug":"managers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program and Operations Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nShadowObjects, LLC currently looking to staff for a Senior Program /Operations Manager to provide support to NAWCAD WOLF, Southern MarylandSenior Program / Operations ManagerLabor Category:Senior Program / Operations Manager\r\nBLS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC):11-1021 — General and Operations Managers\r\nWork Location:NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland, with Government-site support as required\r\nClearance Requirement:Current DoD Secret clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance\r\nCertification:Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\r\nEmployment Type:Full-Time\r\nProgram Area:NAVAIR / Department of Defense Program and Technical SupportPosition SummaryThe Senior Program / Operations Manager will serve as the overall program and contract management lead for a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort. This individual will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direct management of contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure effective execution of program objectives and contractual requirements.\r\nThe successful candidate will serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinate activities across technical and functional teams, resolve program-level issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support within established cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and Contract Leadership:Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.\r\nOperations Management:Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.\r\nPersonnel Leadership:Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.\r\nProject and Deliverable Oversight:Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.\r\nResource and Financial Management:Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.\r\nAcquisition and Workforce Support:Coordinate the acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.\r\nFunding and Labor Tracking:Maintain staffing, labor-charging, and personnel utilization information and, when required, track task/project funding by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Subline Item Number (SLIN), and Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN).\r\nRisk and Issue Management:Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.\r\nGovernment and Stakeholder Coordination:Maintain effective communications with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.\r\nProcess Improvement and Compliance:Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual complianceMinimum QualificationsProfessional ExperienceMinimum of10 years of relevant professional experiencein program management, operations management, project management, or a related discipline.\r\nMinimum of5 years of supervisory or personnel-management experience .\r\nAt least3 of the most recent 5 years supporting Department of Defense project management activities .\r\nDemonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing contract performance.EducationMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under the applicable contract requirements.\r\nPreferred qualifying disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.\r\nDegree-field acceptability must be validated against the applicable contract or task-order labor category requirements.CertificationActive Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).Security ClearanceCurrent/Active DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance.\r\nClearance status and timing of eligibility must satisfy the applicable contract and task-order requirements.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProven ability to lead program operations and manage Government contract performance.\r\nStrong supervisory, organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.\r\nExperience managing personnel, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and program resources.\r\nAbility to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional activities.\r\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition, program-management, and Government contracting environments.\r\nExperience with performance monitoring, risk management, financial and administrative controls, and compliance reporting.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government officials and prepare management reports.\r\nAbility to build effective relationships with Government customers, contractor leadership, technical teams, and subcontractors.Work Environment and AvailabilityThe position requires the ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area. Candidates must be available for on-site performance and able to accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized by the applicable contract and Government customer.\r\nTravel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD acquisition and engineering organizations.\r\nExperience managing technical, engineering, acquisition, financial, or enterprise IT support contracts.\r\nExperience overseeing subcontractors and integrated contractor teams.\r\nFamiliarity with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, labor charging, contract deliverables, and program financial reporting.\r\nExperience supporting multiple task orders, contract vehicles, or geographically distributed teams.","datePosted":"2026-10-22T01:18:00.483Z","dateModified":"2026-10-22T01:18:00.483Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Shadow Objects","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Beachville","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1a1f699f7cc346bd4702fb18"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a1f699f7cc346bd4702fb18"}}