Senior Business Operations Manager - Federal Contracts

Strativia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativia seeks a Business Manager to oversee contract resources, supervise a 20+ person administrative team, and manage financial reporting across multiple locations. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and operational efficiency in a technical or research setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Business, with 5+ years of management experience, and a proven track record directing budgets, cost tracking, and administrative services for large teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Experience supervising 20+ administrative staff.
• Experience supporting a technical or research organization with 74+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business management, financial operations, and administrative support services for the contract.
• Provide leadership and management oversight for a team of at least 20 administrative and business support personnel.
• Coordinate administrative services supporting a technical or research organization of 75 or more employees.
• Manage contract budgets, financial reporting, cost tracking, and resource allocation.
• Prepare and review cost management reports, invoices, staffing reports, and other required financial documentation.
• Monitor expenditures, labor costs, and financial performance to support contract compliance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate subcontractor administrative activities, invoicing, and financial documentation as applicable.
• Develop and implement business processes, internal controls, and operational improvements.
• Support workforce planning, staffing coordination, and personnel resource management.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and government stakeholders to address operational requirements and resolve business-related challenges.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial, administrative, and contract management deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, cost efficiency, and service delivery.
• Provide business operations updates, financial analyses, and recommendations to program leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Business

5+ years management experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Financial management systems

Job description

Strativia seeks a Business Manager to oversee contract resources, supervise a 20+ person administrative team, and manage financial reporting across multiple locations. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and operational efficiency in a technical or research setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Business, with 5+ years of management experience, and a proven track record directing budgets, cost tracking, and administrative services for large teams.