Senior Operations Manager — DoD Programs (Secret)

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

Job summary

CRL Technologies is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Lexington Park, MD, to lead a 60+ person team across engineering, logistics and program management. The role emphasizes delivering milestones on time, within budget, and in full compliance with DoD requirements.

This position requires strong personnel leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to interface with government stakeholders. A Secret clearance is required, with salary ranging from $105,000 to $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Senior level with 10+ years of related experience.
• Master’s degree substitutions available for sufficient experience.
• Security clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution, resource allocation, and project timelines for a team of 60+ people.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, and programmatic efforts.
• Coordinate team activities to meet customer requirements.
• Translate intent into actionable tasks, track progress, identify risks, and resolve issues across multiple areas.
• 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 for leadership decisions.
• Implement process improvements to enhance team performance, communication, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and DoD processes, including documentation and configuration control.
• Supervise and mentor team members, building a high-performing team environment.
• Proactively address risks related to schedule, personnel, technical integration, and customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree substitution

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CRL Technologies is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Lexington Park, MD, to lead a 60+ person team across engineering, logistics and program management. The role emphasizes delivering milestones on time, within budget, and in full compliance with DoD requirements.

This position requires strong personnel leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to interface with government stakeholders. A Secret clearance is required, with salary ranging from $105,000 to $175,000 annually.