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Senior Business Operations Manager
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion is seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Business Operations Manager to support a Government Department's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) program. This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, financial accountability, and cross-functional coordination across a complex portfolio of CUAS initiatives.
The ideal candidate will work closely with Department program leadership, acquisition teams, and technical stakeholders to manage business operations, streamline workflows, and support mission-critical decision-making.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Policy, or related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in business operations, program control, or financial management within federal contracting.
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), budget execution, and contract lifecycle management.
- Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other national security agencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, or Systems Management.
- Familiarity with CUAS mission areas and Department operational frameworks.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance-based contracting.
- PMP or similar qualification.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day business operations for Department CUAS programs, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Develop and maintain program dashboards, performance metrics, and executive-level reporting tools.
- Support financial planning, cost analysis, and contract tracking across multiple CUAS vendors and task orders.
- Coordinate with DHS acquisition and finance teams to ensure compliance with federal procurement and funding regulations.
- Facilitate cross-component collaboration to align operational priorities and business processes.
- Lead risk management efforts, identifying operational bottlenecks and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Manage documentation workflows, including program plans, SOPs, and audit-ready records.
- Provide strategic input on CUAS program scalability, workforce planning, and operational readiness.
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