Global Programs Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Q2IMPACT is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Project Director in day-to-day management of the MEL Platform task order for U.S. government contracts and global field operations.

The role focuses on staffing, recruiting, travel, security compliance, and administrative coordination across Washington, DC and international sites. The position requires a Master’s degree and at least seven years of relevant experience in government contracts or complex multi-country projects, with a strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, international development, public administration, project management, international affairs, or related field.
• Minimum seven years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, international development, or multi-country projects.
• Experience coordinating staffing, logistics, operations, travel, and administrative functions for large projects or contracts.
• Experience with U.S. Government programs (DOS/USAID/DoD) preferred.
• Experience in international or field operating environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management and coordination of staffing, resources, schedules, reporting, and administrative processes.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and management of experts, consultants, subcontractors, and surge personnel.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel, workshops, field activities, and evaluations, ensuring security compliance.
• Manage coordination with subcontractors, regional partners, and field teams, including third-party monitoring support.
• Maintain task order management systems for deliverable tracking, action items, staffing plans, and risk management.

Skills

Operations management

Staffing coordination

Project coordination

Compliance and security

Communication and problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Q2IMPACT is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Project Director in day-to-day management of the MEL Platform task order for U.S. government contracts and global field operations.

The role focuses on staffing, recruiting, travel, security compliance, and administrative coordination across Washington, DC and international sites. The position requires a Master’s degree and at least seven years of relevant experience in government contracts or complex multi-country projects, with a strong