Operations Lead - Government Contracts & Compliance

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 145,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee the DHMS program, coordinating with IT, logistics, and security to optimize performance and ensure compliance with USACE policies.

The role requires 8–10 years of government-contract experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and COM certification; PMP or ITIL are preferred. You will mentor staff and drive risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, Business, Engineering, Management, or related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, including management experience
• Experience working on government contracts
• COM (Certified Operations Manager) certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IT, logistics, security, and other stakeholders to optimize DHMS program operations
• Ensure compliance with USACE policies; drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement effective operational strategies; conduct operational assessments and risk management
• Use management tools for performance analysis; develop operational documentation; apply data security best practices
• Oversee, direct, and mentor subordinate staff; conduct interviews/screenings, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective actions
• Maintain timekeeping compliance and charge authorization/labor category management
• Build and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, client, and other departments
• Ensure program activities operate within organizational policy, relevant legislation, and professional standards
• Exercise independent judgment and problem resolution with minimal direct oversight in a demanding government-contract environment

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Data security best practices

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Operational assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, Business, Engineering, Management, or related field

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee the DHMS program, coordinating with IT, logistics, and security to optimize performance and ensure compliance with USACE policies.

The role requires 8–10 years of government-contract experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and COM certification; PMP or ITIL are preferred. You will mentor staff and drive risk management and continuous improvement.