Consulting Operations Manager Jobs in Washington

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JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations. The position involves ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance standards, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating resources to achieve project and business goals. The Operations Manager will monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement. This role requires collaboration with leadership to support strategic planning and execution, managing vendor relationships and procurement processes, and assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities. The Operations Manager will serve as a principal liaison for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective issue resolution.

What's in it for you:

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• And more!

What you will do:

• Supports the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level solutions for clients and proactively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to manage, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Interprets technical business requirements early in the process and leads discussions with various stakeholders, risk assessments of various project options, and presents recommendations.
• Communicates and establishes a plan for end-user creation and ongoing support needs.
• Identifies customer needs and manages service delivery within the business context and customer requirements.
• Leads cross-functional teams, managing conflict, and ensuring the team's processes and tasks are carried out efficiently.
• Manages finances and budgets and determines ways to reduce costs without sacrificing customer satisfaction.
• Assesses customer feedback and using creativity to establish, improve, and refine services.
• Builds partnerships and liaising with team leaders to determine the company's services, delivery criteria, and solutions for issues that may arise.
• Communicates effectively (in oral and written form) with a variety of individuals, and work well within small and large team environments.
• Provides leadership and serves as the single point of accountability for all project(s) related matters including performance, cost, and schedule.
• Leads and participates in special projects as required.

What you will bring:

• United States Citizenship is required
• Top Secret Clearance
• Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

How you will wow us:

• Experience supporting federal organizations.
• Prefer industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP and technology relevant certifications
• Experience in all aspects of program management, technology and cybersecurity with a vast array of IT systems involving end-user as well as enterprise-level networks.
• Requires strong analytical and organizational skills to include strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Deep technical experience working with modern languages and components, can comfortably navigate and decipher code.
• Understanding of cloud and platform technologies (Azure, AWS, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cyber security tools and practices, can interface directly with product teams to assign work/influence backlog for security needs
• Ability to articulate security control-level concerns to both technical and non-technical audience

About JCS Solutions LLC:

JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies. We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration, and innovation. JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work five years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post's Top Places to Work for 2024. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
• Stewardship: Careful management of something entrusted to us.
• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.