Operations Project Manager (Temporary Position)

Nakupuna Consulting; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting seeks an Operations Project Manager (Temporary Full-Time) to support a DoW client in the Arlington, VA area. The role focuses on coordinating office operations, developing workflow processes, and assisting senior leadership with scheduling, communications, and task tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and 5–10 years of applicable experience, plus an active SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5–10 years of related duties in operations or government programs.
• Active SECRET security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Experience working with federal government or military environments.
• Ability to develop SOPs and coordinate with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Act as special assistant and operations project manager to the Chief of Staff.
• Support strategy development for financial, acquisition, and travel processes.
• Develop workflow strategies, SharePoint sites, and client communications.
• Prepare correspondence, route tasks, and track deadlines.
• Assist with program administration, scheduling, and stakeholder communications.
• Support executive leadership in managing initiatives across multiple offices.

Skills

DoW knowledge & exec communication

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Time management under pressure

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Operations Project Manager (Temporary Position)

Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington

Job ID: 2026-7091

Category: Mission & Business Operations Services

Type: Temporary Full-Time

Company: Nakupuna Consulting

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an Operations Project Manager to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to support a client of the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW).

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The ideal candidate will:

• Act as special assistant and operations project manager to the Chief of Staff.
• Support strategy development for financial, acquisition, and travel processes.
• Develop workflow strategies, SharePoint sites, and messaging campaigns for client communications.
• Prepare and answer correspondence, routing taskers, and tracking suspense dates.
• Develop SOPs.
• Perform all duties necessary for the success of the office to include the collaboration and coordination with other DoW offices.
• Provide program administration support, to include assisting client leadership with scheduling and execution of meetings, day-to-day business operations of the office, communication with program stakeholders, leadership correspondence, and Congressional task tracking.
• Support client executive leadership in all task areas as directed.
• Support executive leadership in managing and oversight of specific industrial base initiatives, task forces, interagency initiatives, and operational activities.
• Provide quality assurance on all products prior to dissemination.
• Assist the government site/office managers with administration and operational activities such as but not limited to facilities management, security management, escorting visitors, records management, on-boarding/off-ramping of client personnel, communication management.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of responsibilities and functions of DoW organizations; and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior executives across Executive Branch agencies, the Military Departments, and other DoW organizations.
• Project management skills and experience collaborating with teams. Experience working in or with federal government and/or military is required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Ability to apply stylistic and grammatical standards to a variety of content types.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to work under pressure and sometimes after core business hours to meet tight deadlines.

Education and Experience: BA/BS degree and over 5-10 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description preferred.

Location: Work is hybrid with majority of time spent at Pentagon / Arlington, VA. Hybrid/onsite schedule is subject to change at anytime.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.