Senior Operations Specialist

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission seeks an experienced operations professional to manage budget execution, lead procurement, oversee contracts, plan travel, and coordinate IT support. The role requires five years of operations experience with a focus on financial management or procurement, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

The Commission supports hearings, trips, and contracts and is open to qualified U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of operations experience, including financial management or procurement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proven ability to take initiative and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget execution for the Commission.
• Lead procurement activities and oversee contracts.
• Plan domestic and international travel.
• Coordinate IT support for staff and hearings.

Skills

Budget execution

Procurement

Contracts management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Initiative

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is seeking an experienced operations professional to manage budget execution, lead procurement, oversee contracts, plan domestic and international travel, and coordinate IT support. Candidates must have at least five years of operations experience, including experience in financial management or procurement, strong organizational and communication skills, and a record of taking initiative and managing competing priorities.

The Commission’s operations team supports every hearing, trip, and contract, helping Commissioners and staff carry out the Commission’s work for Congress. Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

This position requires in-person work in Washington, DC, and is open to qualified U.S. citizens.

The Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or uniformed service.