Senior General and Operations Manager

Overview

Intrepid Solutions, a CIS Secure company, is pursuing a new contract supporting a DoD customer near Patuxent River, MD. We are seeking a mission driven Senior General and Operations Manager to join our team as a part of our pursuit of this opportunity and as a key person at the start of the contract. As the lead for this contract, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multi-functional operations, aligning execution with the dynamic needs of the warfighter, and ensuring seamless collaboration between Government and Industry partners. This position requires extensive management experience within the Department of the Navy, including oversight of personnel, procurement, and day-to-day execution of complex operations across departments or locations. We expect this work to begin in March, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the full scope of contract operations, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled across functional areas.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and interface with the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on all technical and project matters.
• Formulate policies and procedures, oversee daily operations, and ensure optimal use of resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Oversee contractor performance and execution of program deliverables, maintaining alignment with mission objectives and quality standards.
• Manage acquisition planning, hiring, and deployment of resources through subordinate supervisors or department leads.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure timely reporting, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure efficient communication, compliance, and accountability throughout the lifecycle of the effort.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates onsite work at the customer location near Patuxent River, MD with standard work hours, Monday-Friday. 
  • Some telework may be considered with pre-approval from the customer.

TRAVEL:

• Minimal travel is expected, <10%.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret  clearance required at the time of application for initial consideration. *This position is not open to clearance sponsorship, upgrade, or reactivation.*

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
  • Four (4) additional years of experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• None required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 8 years of operations or program management, operations or project oversight experience directly supporting the Department of the Navy (DON).
• Proven ability to manage large, complex efforts with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated success in government contracting environments, especially with the Department of Defense.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in support of Navy or defense acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, federal acquisition regulations, and defense-related compliance requirements.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Salary : $130,000 - $200,000