Operations & Contracts Manager

Richard, Wayne & Roberts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard, Wayne & Roberts is seeking an Operations &Contracts Manager to partner with leadership, scaling the business and expanding its government contracting capabilities. This role blends operations leadership with hands-on contract management across government contracts, proposals, compliance, and subcontract management.

The ideal candidate brings experience in government contracting, enjoys building systems, driving accountability, and supporting organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, contracts, program management, or business functions within a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day business operations to support organizational efficiency, execution, and growth

Skills

Government contracting

Contract lifecycle

Proposal support

Budget tracking

Subcontract administration

Operations leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business reporting tools

Job description

Join a growing consulting and product development firm that helps clients solve complex challenges across aerospace, advanced technology, medical devices, research, and other highly regulated industries. Known for tackling difficult problems and delivering high-impact solutions, the organization is entering an exciting phase of growth and investing in the people and processes that will support its next chapter.

About the Role

The Operations & Contracts Manager will be a key partner to leadership, helping scale the business and expand its government contracting capabilities. This role combines business operations leadership with hands-on contract management, supporting everything from operational infrastructure and process improvement to government contracts, proposals, compliance, and subcontract management. The ideal candidate brings experience operating in a government contracting environment and enjoys building systems, driving accountability, and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day business operations to support organizational efficiency, execution, and growth
• Manage government and commercial contract activities, including administration, compliance coordination, modifications, subcontract management, and documentation
• Coordinate proposal and capture efforts, ensuring submissions are compliant, organized, and delivered on schedule
• Track project budgets, contract funding, invoicing, subcontractor costs, and key operational metrics
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, business planning, and portfolio management activities
• Develop and improve operational processes, systems, and workflows that enhance scalability and performance
• Serve as a central point of coordination between leadership, project teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners
• Monitor project commitments, deadlines, risks, and priorities to support successful execution
• Prepare operational reports, business updates, and performance tracking tools to support decision-making
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Support procurement activities, onboarding efforts, and organizational planning initiatives
• Contribute to business growth by strengthening operational infrastructure and supporting new opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, contracts, program management, or business functions within a government contracting environment
• Working knowledge of government contracts, subcontract administration, compliance requirements, proposal support, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience helping improve operational processes, business systems, and organizational scalability
• Strong business operations mindset with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
• Experience supporting growing organizations, consulting firms, engineering companies, professional services organizations, or other project-based businesses
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience tracking budgets, project financials, invoices, funding, or operational performance metrics
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with leadership, technical teams, clients, subcontractors, and external partners
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred

This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on professional who wants broad business exposure, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization while building a path toward expanded operational leadership.