Operations Manager

Bowhead; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an Operations Manager to serve as the overall lead and administrator for a Patuxent River, MD contract. The role provides program and operational oversight, acting as the primary contact with Government program authorities on technical and program-related matters.

You will oversee contract execution, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with Federal and DoD acquisition regulations. The position requires a Master’s degree (or substitution) and a minimum of 10 years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or an allowable substitution.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, projects, or technical operations.
• Experience overseeing contractor performance, personnel, and program resources.
• Ability to independently manage high-visibility or mission-critical program activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor performance and execution of all contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with Government program authorities.
• Manage the acquisition, allocation, and employment of program and project resources.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical and program/project issues with Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction to contractor personnel supporting the effort.

Skills

Complex program management

Contractor oversight

High-visibility program activities

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager:

Bowhead is seeking a Manager / Operations Manager for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Manager / Operations Manager will serve as the overall lead and administrator for the contracted effort, providing program and operational oversight while serving as the primary point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program-related matters. This position will oversee contract execution, manage program resources, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal and Department of Defense acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor performance and execution of all contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with Government program authorities.
• Manage the acquisition, allocation, and employment of program and project resources.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical and program/project issues with Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction to contractor personnel supporting the effort.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or an allowable substitution.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, projects, or technical operations.
• Experience overseeing contractor performance, personnel, and program resources.
• Ability to independently manage high-visibility or mission-critical program activities.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $ 150,000 - $190,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.