Senior Operations Manager

A. Harold & Associates, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harold + Associates, LLC seeks a Senior Operations Manager (Key Personnel) to direct contract performance for the H-53 program at NAS Patuxent River. You will serve as the principal administrator and overall authority for the contracted effort, interfacing with Government authorities to ensure schedule, technical excellence, and optimal resource use.

This high-visibility leadership role requires a DoD Secret clearance, an MA/MS degree, and 10+ years in defense program management or military

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years in defense program management, military operations, or contract administration.
• Exceptional executive leadership, negotiation, and communication skills to brief senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort, ensuring all deliverables meet standards.
• Serve as principal liaison to Government program authorities on technical, program, and project management challenges.
• Direct, evaluate, and monitor contractor execution of SOW requirements and milestones.
• Manage resources, staffing, budgeting, and asset deployment for the program.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and streamline workflows to protect schedule and technical integrity.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Program management

Education

MA/MS degree

Job description

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Operations Manager, designated as Key Personnel, to direct contract performance and operational execution for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this high-visibility leadership role, you will serve as the principal administrator and overall authority for the contracted effort.

You will act as the primary interface to Government authorities, driving technical excellence, optimal resource allocation, and strategic risk management to support critical heavy-lift naval aviation platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the entire contracted effort, ensuring all contract deliverables strictly meet corporate and government performance standards.
• Serve as the principal point of contact and liaison to Government program authorities on all high-level technical, program, and project management challenges.
• Direct, evaluate, and monitor contractor execution of all performance metrics, Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, and operational milestones.
• Manage the strategic acquisition, allocation, and employment of program/project resources, including personnel staffing, budgeting, and asset deployment.
• Proactively identify project risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and establish streamlined operational workflows to maintain schedule and technical integrity.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in defense program management, military operations, or contract administration performing the functional duties described above.
• Exceptional executive leadership capabilities, advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the elite communication presence required to brief senior military and civilian stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of direct experience managing and overseeing the day-to-day program execution of contract support services specifically within NAVAIR Program Offices (PMAs).

Export Control Requirements

• Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants Requiring Assistance

• Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].