Global Operations & Staffing Lead for DoS MEL Programs

Q2impact; Vermont; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization delivering MEL and performance management solutions for government and development partners. The Operations Manager will oversee staffing, logistics, and compliance, coordinating with diverse teams across Washington, DC and international offices.

This role requires strong contract administration experience and leadership in fast-paced settings. Minimum seven years supporting U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, international development, public administration, project management, international affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, international development programs, foreign assistance activities, or complex multi-country projects.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating staffing, logistics, operations, travel, and administrative functions for large projects or contracts.
• Experience supporting Department of State, USAID, DoD, or other federal programs. DoD/DoS experience preferred.
• Experience operating in international or field-based environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management and coordination of staffing, resources, schedules, reporting, and admin processes.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and management of technical experts, consultants, and surge personnel.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel, workshops, field activities, assessments, and evaluations while ensuring security/compliance.
• Manage coordination with subcontractors, regional partners, and field teams.
• Maintain task order management systems for deliverable tracking, staffing plans, and risk management.
• Support compliance with contractual, security, quality, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Project operations

Staffing management

Organizational management

Multi-task coordination

Contract compliance

PM tools

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization delivering MEL and performance management solutions for government and development partners. The Operations Manager will oversee staffing, logistics, and compliance, coordinating with diverse teams across Washington, DC and international offices.

This role requires strong contract administration experience and leadership in fast-paced settings. Minimum seven years supporting U.S.