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$140,000 - $170,000
Unspecified
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to support a high-visibility shipyard infrastructure and modernization program through On-Site work in Washington, DC. This role partners closely with executive leadership and program offices to drive policy, strategy, governance, and cross-functional execution across a complex defense program.
Responsibilities of the Senior Operations Manager:
• Provide executive-level program oversight-scheduling, risk, quality, and strategic planning-driving progress toward major Gate/Milestone events (e.g., Gate 4/5; Milestones B/C).
• Lead enterprise planning activities and develop decision-ready briefings, reports, audits, and metrics that improve operational effectiveness across multiple shipyard functions.
• Serve as a liaison among program leadership, shipyard departments, and external stakeholders-coordinating strategic communications, workforce and financial analyses, and governance reviews.
• Establish and mature methods to prioritize and track deliverables; champion continuous process improvement and innovative practices across the program.
Qualifications of the Senior Operations Manager:
• 10+ years managing NAVFAC programs (required); additional NAVSEA or SEA04 executive program management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipyard operations and maintenance, with hands-on experience supporting planning, purchasing, and/or MILCON activities.
• Proven expertise with ACAT/MDAP processes, including preparing leaders for gate reviews and milestone decisions.
• Exceptional briefing and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels (O-6 and above); able to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain Secret-level security clearance
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Compensation of the Senior Operations Manager:
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on March 6, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Senior Operations Manager, Program Operations Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Project Manager, NAVFAC program management, NAVSEA program support, shipyard operations, federal infrastructure programs, defense facilities modernization, ACAT program oversight, MDAP lifecycle management, Gate review preparation, Milestone B and Milestone C readiness, federal acquisition programs, military construction (MILCON), facilities planning, capital projects management, executive reporting, risk management, schedule development, strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, workforce analysis, financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, defense engineering programs, DoD program governance, federal contracting, acquisition strategy, logistics coordination, readiness assessments, organizational policy development, federal compliance, Washington DC defense jobs, Secret clearance required, onsite defense roles, government program leadership, industrial operations support, installation management, shipyard planning and purchasing, defense project oversight, senior leadership liaison roles.
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Responsibilities of the Senior Operations Manager:
• Provide executive-level program oversight-scheduling, risk, quality, and strategic planning-driving progress toward major Gate/Milestone events (e.g., Gate 4/5; Milestones B/C).
• Lead enterprise planning activities and develop decision-ready briefings, reports, audits, and metrics that improve operational effectiveness across multiple shipyard functions.
• Serve as a liaison among program leadership, shipyard departments, and external stakeholders-coordinating strategic communications, workforce and financial analyses, and governance reviews.
• Establish and mature methods to prioritize and track deliverables; champion continuous process improvement and innovative practices across the program.
Qualifications of the Senior Operations Manager:
• 10+ years managing NAVFAC programs (required); additional NAVSEA or SEA04 executive program management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipyard operations and maintenance, with hands-on experience supporting planning, purchasing, and/or MILCON activities.
• Proven expertise with ACAT/MDAP processes, including preparing leaders for gate reviews and milestone decisions.
• Exceptional briefing and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels (O-6 and above); able to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain Secret-level security clearance
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Compensation of the Senior Operations Manager:
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on March 6, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Senior Operations Manager, Program Operations Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Project Manager, NAVFAC program management, NAVSEA program support, shipyard operations, federal infrastructure programs, defense facilities modernization, ACAT program oversight, MDAP lifecycle management, Gate review preparation, Milestone B and Milestone C readiness, federal acquisition programs, military construction (MILCON), facilities planning, capital projects management, executive reporting, risk management, schedule development, strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, workforce analysis, financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, defense engineering programs, DoD program governance, federal contracting, acquisition strategy, logistics coordination, readiness assessments, organizational policy development, federal compliance, Washington DC defense jobs, Secret clearance required, onsite defense roles, government program leadership, industrial operations support, installation management, shipyard planning and purchasing, defense project oversight, senior leadership liaison roles.
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