Operations Manager

VT Group (VTG); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an Operations Manager to support our client on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining master schedules, resolving conflicts, and ensuring on-time delivery across complex programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of IMS scheduling experience, demonstrated leadership of scheduling personnel, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Project (Server or Online), with active Secret clearance and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute the degree.
• 5+ years of IMS experience, including at least 2 years leading scheduling personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project (Server or Online).
• Demonstrated experience developing, baselining, maintaining, and analyzing IMS on complex programs.
• Experience with schedule health metrics (DCMA 14-point, BEI, CPLI, SPI).

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and production schedules are executed as planned.
• Manage and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support on-time delivery and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate and resolve survey-related and operational issues.
• Ensure effective use of survey and system resources.
• Supervise operational staff and support day-to-day execution activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and program stakeholders.

Skills

IMS scheduling

MS Project

Program scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project (Server/Online)

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Operations Manager to support our client on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA.

What will you do?

• Ensure implementation and production schedules are executed as planned
• Manage and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support on-time delivery and conflict resolution
• Coordinate and resolve survey-related and operational issues
• Ensure effective use of survey and system resources
• Supervise operational staff and support day-to-day execution activities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and program stakeholders

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of IMS experience, including at least 2 years leading scheduling personnel
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project (Server or Online)
• Demonstrated experience developing, baselining, maintaining, and analyzing IMS on complex programs
• Experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check, BEI, CPLI, SPI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other federal agencies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior military leadership and program teams

Clearance & Travel

• Active Secret clearance required at the time of application
• Travel up to 25%, as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $110,000-$165,000/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.