Transformation Leader — DoD Programs & Operational Excellence

Five Stones Research Corporation; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Transformation Manager (Full-Time, Exempt) to coordinate business activities, streamline processes, and maximize programmatic efficiency. Travel up to 30% and DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

The role manages cross-functional teams, aligns executive strategy with measurable outcomes, and drives operational excellence across programs to deliver value to customers.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters’ in STEM related field from an accredited institution with 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense- related or other complex, large DoD program/ projects.
• PMP Certification
• Alternative: At Least 10 years of Government Program Management Experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/projects & have at least 2 years of working with projects in support of the DOW SAFe Agile Work Environment.
• Works independently, as a team member, or leading teams / tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering / scientific problems
• Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Responsibilities

• Align executive vision with measurable outcomes, orchestrate cross-functional delivery, and build the mechanisms to sustain transformation.
• Analyze business workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Analyze performance trends to assess risks and identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong teams to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with and provide operational support to programs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure operational alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
• Cultivate a positive work environment supporting team morale and growth.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to drive performance, engagement, and collaboration.
• Lead end to end strategic change initiatives improving customer value, operational efficiency, and agility.
• Meet timelines, work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Refine and implement streamlined operational strategies to enhance productivity.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Translate vision into executable plans with value-tracking mechanisms.
• Work independently and/or lead teams in analyzing and resolving issues

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Risk management

DOD missile defense experience

Education

Masters in STEM

PMP Certification

Job description

Five Stones Research Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Transformation Manager (Full-Time, Exempt) to coordinate business activities, streamline processes, and maximize programmatic efficiency. Travel up to 30% and DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

The role manages cross-functional teams, aligns executive strategy with measurable outcomes, and drives operational excellence across programs to deliver value to customers.