Operations Manager, DOS/EAP

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Dexis is seeking an Operations Manager to support the East Asian and Pacific (EAP) MELS contract. The role oversees operational planning, staffing coordination, logistics, procurement, travel, work planning, and day-to-day contract administration. Initially part-time with potential full-time expansion as workload grows.

The position is contingent upon award. Responsibilities include managing daily contract operations, coordinating staffing, onboarding, travel, logistics, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting contract operations, project management, or program administration.
• Experience managing complex U.S. Government-funded projects or contracts.
• Experience coordinating personnel, logistics, travel, procurement, and operational reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operational activities associated with contract implementation.
• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, mobilization, travel, logistics, and procurement activities.
• Support work planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and task tracking.
• Maintain systems for tracking deliverables, personnel assignments, and operational milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and technical personnel to support contract execution.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support compliance with contract requirements, company policies, and Government procedures.
• Prepare operational reports, staffing updates, and management briefings as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

The Operations Manager supports the East Asian and Pacific (EAP) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Services (MELS) contract by overseeing operational planning, staffing coordination, logistics, procurement, travel, work planning, and day-to-day contract administration. The Operations Manager ensures efficient execution of contract activities and supports rapid response to multiple concurrent taskings. This position is anticipated to be filled on a part‑time basis initially, with level of effort scalable to full‑time as the volume of taskings, personnel oversight requirements, and overall scope of work under the contract expands.
This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operational activities associated with contract implementation.
• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, mobilization, travel, logistics, and procurement activities.
• Support work planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and task tracking.
• Maintain systems for tracking deliverables, personnel assignments, and operational milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and technical personnel to support contract execution.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support compliance with contract requirements, company policies, and Government procedures.
• Prepare operational reports, staffing updates, and management briefings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting contract operations, project management, or program administration.
• Experience managing complex U.S. Government-funded projects or contracts.
• Experience coordinating personnel, logistics, travel, procurement, and operational reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
• Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
• Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
• As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.