Federal Library Program Manager & Operations Lead

LAC-Federal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

LAC-Federal is seeking a Program Manager / Library Administrator to lead operations for a federal scientific and technical library serving 1,200+ government users worldwide. You will ensure contract excellence, customer support, and delivery of contractual deliverables.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, and coordinating with CO/COR and customer organizations, while driving process improvements and technology enhancements across library resources and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in library science, information science, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in library science or information management.
• Three years of program or project management experience in library operations or digital libraries.
• Experience managing annual operating budgets between $3M and $7M with reporting and forecasting.
• Supervisory experience of professional staff and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work within 25 miles of Wright-Patterson AFB and support Government meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all contract operations, ensuring compliance with requirements and performance standards.
• Serve as primary liaison with CO, COR, and Government stakeholders.
• Direct daily operations supporting acquisition, organization, dissemination, and management of information resources.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of librarians and staff.
• Manage annual budgets, financial execution, reconciliations, and monthly reporting for multiple Government entities.
• Oversee library website and content management systems to ensure 24/7 service availability.
• Develop and submit monthly status, financial, performance, and project reports.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budget management

Customer relations

Librarianship

Information management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LAC-Federal is seeking a Program Manager / Library Administrator to lead operations for a federal scientific and technical library serving 1,200+ government users worldwide. You will ensure contract excellence, customer support, and delivery of contractual deliverables.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, and coordinating with CO/COR and customer organizations, while driving process improvements and technology enhancements across library resources and services.