Vice President of Operations, Navy Programs (6308) with Security Clearance

Three Saints Bay, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Saints Bay, LLC seeks a Vice President of Operations, Navy Programs to provide executive leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance across Navy contracts. The role guides a team of program managers, maintains customer relationships, and ensures contracted outputs meet technical, schedule, and cost targets—while navigating federal contracting complexities.

The candidate will lead across Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in federal government contracting with Navy programs.
• Proven leadership of multiple contracts and dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple Navy contracts and programs.
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable program managers and operational teams.
• Ensure contracts meet performance, financial, and contractual expectations.
• Develop and sustain Navy customer relationships and contract modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Federal contracting

Navy programs

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Three Saints Bay is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations, Navy Programs to provide executive leadership and operational oversight of our growing portfolio of U.S. Navy contracts. This position can be located in either the Washington, D.C. area or Northern Virginia. Position Overview: This position is responsible for ensuring the successful execution, financial performance, and continued success of our existing Navy business. The Vice President will lead a team of operational and program management professionals, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure that our contracts consistently meet or exceed performance, financial, and contractual expectations. We are looking for a hands‑on executive who understands the complexities of federal government contracting, demonstrates strong financial and operational discipline, and has a proven ability to lead people, solve problems, and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of multiple Navy contracts and programs across Three Saints Bay subsidiary companies.
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable program managers and operational leadership teams.
• Establish and maintain performance standards, operating procedures, and management controls.
• Ensure successful contract execution, quality performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational challenges early and implement timely corrective actions.
• Oversee contract startup, transition, staffing, and ongoing performance requirements.

Financial Management

• Assume accountability for the financial performance and profitability of assigned contracts and programs.
• Oversee contract budgets, estimates at completion (EACs), labor utilization, indirect cost considerations, and financial forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve operating margins and overall contract performance.
• Work closely with corporate finance and contracts teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and sound business decisions.
• Ensure program managers understand and meet their financial and operational objectives.

Customer Relationships and Contract Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Navy customers, contracting officers, program offices, and other government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable federal acquisition regulations, and corporate policies.
• Oversee contract modifications, performance issues, and customer communications as appropriate.
• Support contract recompetes and follow-on opportunities by maintaining exceptional contract performance and contributing operational knowledge to capture efforts.

Organizational Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing operational and program management professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, responsiveness, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate effectively with subsidiary leadership, business development, finance, human resources, and contracts personnel.
• Provide the CEO with timely, accurate assessments of operational performance, financial results, and emerging risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in federal government contracting, including significant leadership responsibility for U.S. Navy programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple federal contracts, program managers, and geographically dispersed workforces.
• Proven responsibility for contract financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contract types, including firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with Navy customers.
• Experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams in complex contracting environments.
• Excellent judgment, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior executive-level responsibility for a substantial Navy or Department of Defense contract portfolio.
• Experience managing operations across multiple legal entities or subsidiary companies.
• Familiarity with SBA 8(a) contracting, small business set-asides, and the unique requirements associated with government contracting subsidiaries.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, or other major Navy organizations.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or comparable government contracting financial management systems.
• Prior military or Department of Defense civilian leadership experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Three Saints Bay offers a competitive executive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hiring Range: $175K - $275K + annual bonus

Additional compensation details will be established as part of the recruitment process and disclosed as required by applicable law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.