Lab Manager

VT Group (VTG); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Lab Manager to support our client on-site in Washington DC. The role involves overseeing lab operations, coordinating facility usage, and ensuring operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years of experience in IT and operational support, specifically within DoD or Navy environments. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT, network infrastructure, or operational support.
• Familiarity with DoD or Navy operational environments.
• Experience with integration labs, C5ISR infrastructure, and multi-user technical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab operations.
• Coordinate facility usage and scheduling activities.
• Manage access coordination and badging activities.
• Support equipment receipt, staging, and accountability.
• Provide recurring status updates regarding lab operational readiness.

Skills

IT support

Network infrastructure

Operational support

Coordination with personnel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or related field

Job description

VTG is seeking a Lab Manager to support our client on-site in our Washington DC Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab operations.
• Coordinate facility usage and scheduling activities.
• Manage access coordination and badging activities.
• Coordinate infrastructure support requests and facility maintenance actions.
• Support equipment receipt, staging, and accountability.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor personnel regarding operational requirements.
• Maintain awareness of facility operational status and readiness.
• Support configuration tracking and workspace organization.
• Coordinate issue resolution associated with facility operations, utilities, and connectivity.
• Provide recurring status updates regarding lab operational readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting information technology, network infrastructure, systems integration, or operational support environments.
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy operational environments and familiarity with integration labs, shipboard systems, C5ISR infrastructure, network‑enabled environments, and operational coordination within multi‑user technical facilities.

Clearance & Travel

• Active TS/SCI at the time of application.

Pay Range

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $150,000 - $250,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.