Senior Program and Operations Manager

ShadowObjects, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ShadowObjects, LLC seeks a Senior Program / Operations Manager to lead a DoD/NAVAIR support program in Southern Maryland. You will oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and contractor personnel to ensure high-quality deliverables for NAWCAD WOLF.

Requires 10+ years in program/ops management, PMP certification, and current DoD Secret clearance. Full-time on-site with occasional government-site support as needed, in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in program/operations management.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or personnel-management experience.
• 3 of the last 5 years supporting DoD project management activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall program execution and provide strategic guidance to Government leadership.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily program operations and staffing.
• Mentor contractor personnel and coordinate staffing and performance.
• Manage prime and subcontractor activities to meet schedules and budgets.
• Oversee funding, labor tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate acquisition and workforce support for evolving requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and process improvements.
• Communicate with Government customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Operations management

Leadership

Contract management

DoD contracting

Education

Master’s degree

PM/PMP related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1059

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

Senior Program / Operations Manager

ShadowObjects, LLC currently looking to staff for a Senior Program /Operations Manager to provide support to NAWCAD WOLF, Southern Maryland

Labor Category: Senior Program / Operations Manager
BLS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): 11-1021 — General and Operations Managers
Work Location: NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland, with Government-site support as required
Clearance Requirement: Current DoD Secret clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance
Certification: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Employment Type: Full-Time
Program Area: NAVAIR / Department of Defense Program and Technical Support

Position Summary

The Senior Program / Operations Manager will serve as the overall program and contract management lead for a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort. This individual will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direct management of contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure effective execution of program objectives and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinate activities across technical and functional teams, resolve program-level issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support within established cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and Contract Leadership: Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.
• Operations Management: Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.
• Personnel Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.
• Project and Deliverable Oversight: Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.
• Resource and Financial Management: Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.
• Acquisition and Workforce Support: Coordinate the acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.
• Funding and Labor Tracking: Maintain staffing, labor‑charging, and personnel utilization information and, when required, track task/project funding by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Subline Item Number (SLIN), and Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN).
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.
• Government and Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain effective communications with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Process Improvement and Compliance: Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in program management, operations management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or personnel‑management experience.
• At least 3 of the most recent 5 years supporting Department of Defense project management activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing contract performance.

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under the applicable contract requirements.
• Preferred qualifying disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Degree-field acceptability must be validated against the applicable contract or task‑order labor category requirements.

Certification

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Security Clearance

• Current/Active DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance.
• Clearance status and timing of eligibility must satisfy the applicable contract and task‑order requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to lead program operations and manage Government contract performance.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, planning, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing personnel, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and program resources.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross‑functional activities.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, program‑management, and Government contracting environments.
• Experience with performance monitoring, risk management, financial and administrative controls, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government officials and prepare management reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships with Government customers, contractor leadership, technical teams, and subcontractors.

Work Environment and Availability

The position requires the ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area. Candidates must be available for on-site performance and able to accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized by the applicable contract and Government customer.

Travel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD acquisition and engineering organizations.
• Experience managing technical, engineering, acquisition, financial, or enterprise IT support contracts.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and integrated contractor teams.
• Familiarity with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, labor charging, contract deliverables, and program financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple task orders, contract vehicles, or geographically distributed teams.