Secret-Cleared PMO Operations Lead | DoD Logistics

General Dynamics IT; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive pay & benefits

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Worldwide Field Support PMO and report to the Deputy PM for Operations and Logistics. The role coordinates daily PMO execution across operations, logistics, procurement, staffing, deployment, transition, quality, finance and site leadership to maintain an integrated view of commitments and risks.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in operations program management or government contracting, and an active

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant operations program management, logistics, or government contracting experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• At least three years leading cross functional teams or complex operational work.
• Experience supporting a Department of Defense program, contract, or mission environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent priorities, dependencies, risks and deadlines across multiple organizations.
• Strong written communication, briefing, meeting facilitation and executive reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integrated PMO operating rhythm including daily priorities, weekly reviews, action tracking and executive status reporting.
• Coordinate work across Program Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Recruiting, Human Resources, Contracts, Subcontracts, Security, Quality and site leadership.
• Maintain a consolidated view of program actions, owners, due dates, dependencies and risks; elevate issues requiring leadership intervention.
• Support WFS Next transition planning and the phased stand up of MCT, CRSP, SSA, FMS, A and other emerging mission requirements.
• Monitor staffing, deployment, procurement, logistics and site readiness activities across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Develop and maintain SOP templates, trackers and management controls that improve consistency and audit readiness.
• Prepare concise program updates, dashboards, read-aheads and decision papers for the Program Manager and Deputy PMs.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, document decisions and verify actions are completed.
• Identify bottlenecks, recurring failures and workload imbalances; recommend corrective action.
• Support surge operations and time-sensitive customer requirements outside normal business hours when required.

Skills

Contract Agreements

Cross-Functional Teamwork

PMO Certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project tracking systems

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Worldwide Field Support PMO and report to the Deputy PM for Operations and Logistics. The role coordinates daily PMO execution across operations, logistics, procurement, staffing, deployment, transition, quality, finance and site leadership to maintain an integrated view of commitments and risks.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in operations program management or government contracting, and an active