Senior Operations Manager

Crl Technologies Inc; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CRL Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee a 60+ strong cross-functional team in Lexington Park, MD. The role emphasizes leadership, project coordination, and program execution within DoD contracts.

Requires over 10 years of relevant experience and an MA/MS degree, with substitutions allowed for advanced degrees by years of experience. Secret clearance is required; position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Senior level with 10+ years of relevant experience and an MA/MS degree.
• substitutions allow Master’s degree to be replaced by years of experience.
• Security clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for a 60+ person cross-functional team.
• Coordinate and deconflict activities to meet customer requirements.
• Translate intent into actionable tasks; track progress and risks.
• Interface with government stakeholders and external partners.
• Plan and execute product integration, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor metrics; develop reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Implement process improvements to boost performance and execution.
• Ensure compliance with DoD processes and contractual requirements.
• Supervise and mentor team members for a high-performing unit.
• Proactively address schedule, personnel, and technical risks.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

MA/MS degree

Bachelor's degree + 4 years substitutions

Job description

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Senior Operations Manager

Full-time Regular Lexington Park, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1402

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

*** Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance***

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee daily execution, resource allocation, and project timelines for a team of 60+ people. This role requires strong personnel management skills to lead a mixed workforce of employees and subcontractors, combined with elements of project management to ensure technical milestones are reached on time, within budget, and in full compliance.

Task Performed:

Demonstrated Knowledge:

• Lead day-to-day operations for a cross-functional team, ensuring alignment of resources to priorities across engineering, logistics, and programmatic efforts.
• Coordinate and deconflict team activities and schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Translate intent into actionable tasking, track progress, identify risks, and resolve issues across multiple functional areas.
• Ensure accountability, responsiveness, and adherence to program standards and expectations.
• Interface with government stakeholders and external partners to communicate status and ensure mission alignment.
• Support planning and execution of product integration, test, and deployment activities, including resource allocation, logistics coordination, and readiness tracking.
• Monitor program metrics and develop reports, briefings, and dashboards to inform leadership decision-making and program health.
• Implement process improvements to enhance team performance, communication, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal policies, and applicable DoD processes, including documentation, reporting, and configuration control.
• Supervise and mentor team members, building a cohesive, high-performing team environment.
• Proactively address risks related to schedule, personnel, technical integration, and customer engagement.

Education/Experience:

SENIOR: A Senior level person within a labor category has over 10 years of experience related to the functional duties for that labor category and a MA/MS degree.

Allowable Education/ Experience Substitutions:

Ten (10) years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. An associate’s degree plus eight (8) years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree plus four (4) years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree.

Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance.

Pay Range: $105,000-$175,000. Salary will be set based on experience, education, and contractual requirements. This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of CRL's compensation package.

CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.