Senior Contracts & Operations Strategist

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Business Operations Manager to drive end-to-end management of U.S. Government contracts and related subcontracts.

The role connects contracting, finance, program operations, and leadership to improve compliance, data integrity, and operational alignment. The successful candidate will translate complex contractual requirements into actionable operational plans, lead cross-functional initiatives, and advise on risk mitigation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, business operations, or related analytical roles.
• FAR knowledge and ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle management of U.S. Government contracts and commercial service agreements.
• Coordinate between contracting leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of obligations and execution.
• Track funding, burn rates, and contractual ceilings to support proactive financial management.
• Develop data-driven insights and dashboards to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Operational planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Business Operations Manager to drive end-to-end management of U.S. Government contracts and related subcontracts.

The role connects contracting, finance, program operations, and leadership to improve compliance, data integrity, and operational alignment. The successful candidate will translate complex contractual requirements into actionable operational plans, lead cross-functional initiatives, and advise on risk mitigation and process improvements.