Senior Operations & Program Manager — Communications

QinetiQ U.S.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a senior Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst to back NGA. The role offers comprehensive program management oversight, strategic analysis, and executive communication for cross-program activities, risk management, and reporting to senior leaders.

You will facilitate resource integration, develop strategic communications, and coordinate congressional requests while ensuring alignment with DoD/NGA objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in program management (cost, schedule, performance, risk).
• Experience supporting the full lifecycle of Major System Acquisitions within the DoW or IC.
• Experience assessing communications metrics and data to support executive-level strategic decisions.
• Experience with electronic publishing and the publication production process.
• Experience presenting oral and written communications to diverse audiences.
• Experience providing strategic-level decisions in a team environment.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; polygraph and CI clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze cost, schedule, risk, and contract performance across programs.
• Translate complex technical progress into clear reports for leadership.
• Lead strategic resource integration plans to achieve long-term objectives.
• Analyze interdependencies, risks, and conflicts; provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare for senior management reviews; develop briefing materials and train presenters.
• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan for NGA Commercial Operations.
• Assess communications metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Draft executive-level communications and weekly activity reports.

Skills

Program management

Communications

Leadership

Risk management

Reporting

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Electronic publishing tools

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a senior Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst to back NGA. The role offers comprehensive program management oversight, strategic analysis, and executive communication for cross-program activities, risk management, and reporting to senior leaders.

You will facilitate resource integration, develop strategic communications, and coordinate congressional requests while ensuring alignment with DoD/NGA objectives.