Strategic Operations Manager - Government Contracts

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior operations leader to oversee DHMS program activities in a government contracting setting. You will coordinate with IT, logistics, security, and other stakeholders to optimize operations and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 8–10 years of management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and certs such as COM (and ideally PMP/ITIL). You will mentor staff, manage risk, apply performance tools, and guide continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, Business, Engineering, Management, or related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, including management experience.
• Experience working on government contracts.
• COM (Certified Operations Manager) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IT, logistics, security, and other stakeholders to optimize DHMS program operations.
• Ensure compliance with USACE policies; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement effective operational strategies; conduct operational assessments and risk management.
• Use management tools for performance analysis; develop operational documentation; apply data security best practices.
• Oversee, direct, and mentor subordinate staff; conduct interviews, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Maintain timekeeping compliance and charge authorization/labor category management.
• Build and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, client, and other departments.
• Ensure program activities operate within organizational policy, relevant legislation, and professional standards.
• Exercise independent judgment and problem resolution with minimal direct oversight in a demanding government-contract environment.

Skills

Program leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

COM certification

PMP certification

ITIL certification

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior operations leader to oversee DHMS program activities in a government contracting setting. You will coordinate with IT, logistics, security, and other stakeholders to optimize operations and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 8–10 years of management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and certs such as COM (and ideally PMP/ITIL). You will mentor staff, manage risk, apply performance tools, and guide continuous improvement