Senior Business Operations Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking to hire a Senior Business Operations Manager to support our Lorton Complex. The Senior Business Operations Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Site Lead, ensuring operational excellence, financial oversight, and organizational effectiveness across the Lorton Complex and with all contracts. This role provides leadership in business planning, budget management, cross-functional coordination, and customer engagement to ensure contract performance, profitability, and mission success. The ideal candidate brings experience in operations, contract support, or business management within a complex corporate or government environment. This individual is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of operating at both strategic and tactical levels while maintaining strong executive presence. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Strategic & Operational Leadership Partner with the Site Lead to develop and execute business strategy, goals, and performance objectives Support long-range planning initiatives and organizational development efforts Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines for all active projects and operational initiatives Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies Financial Management & Contract Oversight Collaborate with Finance, Project Controls, and Contracts to forecast revenue, monitor profitability, and track budget performance Monitor and manage all contract-related expenses to ensure alignment with financial targets Review and approve invoices, manage corporate credit card expenditures, and ensure compliance with company policies Support modifications to customer licensing agreements in coordination with Contracts Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain strong, professional relationships with external customers and stakeholders Assist the Site Lead in preparing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior management and customers Produce executive presentations, performance dashboards, and project status reports Communicate key deliverables, financial insights, and operational updates across multiple levels of leadership Oversee purchasing of materials and coordinate with Asset Management to ensure proper inventory tracking and accountability Partner with Facilities Management to review vendor quotes, track facility costs, and support operational improvements Ensure operational resources are aligned with program requirements and growth projections Requirements: 10+ years of progressive professional experience in business operations, contract management, or program support Demonstrated experience supporting government or corporate contracts preferred Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis Proven ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Contracts, Project Controls, Facilities, and Senior Leadership Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational and communication skills Ability to establish priorities and execute multiple initiatives with minimal supervision. Executive-level presentation and briefing capabilities Detail-oriented with strong analytical and reporting skills Creative problem-solving and sound business judgment Agile decision-maker under pressure Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Microsoft Project, and other project management and reporting tools Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A.) required; advanced degree preferred Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI or the able to obtain one Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. #LI-LS1 #mtsi #LI-Onsite Perks and Benefits Vacation: New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year Health Insurance: Zero Deductible Health Plans Flexible Schedules: Flex Schedules Professional Development: Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement ESOP: Funded Stock Ownership Plan 401k Match+: 6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting Bonus Program: Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity Mentorship: Career Mentorship Programs Why is MTSI a great place to work Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com EEO Statement MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.