Mission Area Operations Lead & Business Manager

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Assistant Group Supervisor for Mission Area Operations to lead financial management, business operations, and cross‑functional staff, partnering with senior leaders to advance RED Mission Area priorities. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliant, high‑performing operations.

APL offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth in a national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Understanding of UARC business practices and applicable government regulations.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff while building relationships.
• Strong collaboration, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and continuous learning.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and uncertainty.
• Proven record of leading high-performing teams.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Mission Area Business Manager and operations advisor to leadership on financial management and operations.
• Define, align, and execute the group's strategic vision with senior leaders.
• Ensure successful execution of Mission Area deliverables with Supervisors.
• Provide leadership and development to FM and OM teams in coordination with Supervisors.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Promote clear communication across operations to align contractual and financial tasks.
• Monitor and report key financial and operational metrics for leadership decisions.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation to meet mission needs.

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Assistant Group Supervisor for Mission Area Operations to lead financial management, business operations, and cross‑functional staff, partnering with senior leaders to advance RED Mission Area priorities. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliant, high‑performing operations.

APL offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth in a national security