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Rose Brooks

Chief Operating Officer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a member of the executive leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO provides executive leadership for all program ...

Exoben Inc.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

California, MO · On-site

$150 - $250/hr

Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at www.dol.gov/ofccp. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no individual is required to respond to a ...

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Saint Luke's Central Region, Saint Luke's Hospital assumes responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Saint Luke's Central Region, Saint Luke's Hospital assumes responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and ...

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What is the difference between Contract Chief Operating Officer vs Contract Operations Manager?

AspectContract Chief Operating OfficerContract Operations Manager
CredentialsTypically requires executive-level experience, advanced degrees, and leadership certificationsRequires operational management experience, often with relevant industry certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, executive meetings, high-level decision makingOversees daily operations, manages teams, implements policies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, startups, and organizations seeking strategic oversightCommon in mid-sized companies, focusing on operational efficiency

The Contract Chief Operating Officer focuses on strategic leadership and high-level decision making, often requiring extensive executive experience. In contrast, the Contract Operations Manager handles daily operational activities and team management. Both roles are essential but differ mainly in scope, responsibilities, and level of seniority.

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Innovative Outsourcing

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$185K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description


Innovative Outsourcing is excited to partner with their client, a provider of IT and enterprise management, planning and cyber-security services for government agencies in the defense industry. Our client is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help scale their business and take it to the next level of success.

Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary: $185,000 - $215,000 annually, based on qualifications, plus a performance-based annual bonus (target 30-50% of base) and long-term incentives such as stock appreciation rights (SARs) or profit sharing.
Location: On-site; Metro East region of St. Louis. Relocation assistance available.
Travel:% Travel

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a strategic, results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale the day-to-day operations of a growing professional services organization. As the CEO's primary operational partner, the COO will oversee the people, processes, and systems that drive operational excellence, organizational growth, and long-term success.

This executive will be responsible for developing and optimizing the company's operating infrastructure, including scalable processes, leadership accountability, performance metrics, forecasting, and documentation. The goal is to build a highly efficient organization that can continue to grow while reducing day-to-day reliance on the CEO and positioning the business for future strategic opportunities. This is an on-site executive leadership role based at the company's headquarters, working closely with the executive team and key operational leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Execution

  • Partner with the CEO to set and achieve company growth, profitability, and scaling targets.
  • Translate vision into actionable operational strategies, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and execution gaps across the business and resolve them quickly.

Operations & Delivery

  • Lead day-to-day operations: service delivery, project and program execution, staffing, and internal workflows.
  • Establish and refine systems, processes, and KPIs that drive accountability and performance across every department.
  • Run operational decisions on data - dashboards and performance metrics, not anecdote.

Financial Ownership

  • Own company P&L, departmental budgets, and financial performance in partnership with Finance.
  • Improve forecasting, cash-flow management, and resource allocation.

People & Organization

  • Build and optimize the organizational structure; hire, develop, and retain top talent.
  • Build a unified leadership team aligned on company goals and reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership.

Government Contracting & Compliance

  • Ensure operational compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCAA-compliant accounting and timekeeping, and contractual requirements.
  • Maintain compliance posture across relevant frameworks (e.g., CMMC / NIST, ISO, CMMI, ITIL) and support audits.
  • Support capture, proposals, and contract execution across company vehicles - GSA MAS, GSA OASIS+, and GSA Polaris - and our joint-venture partnerships; manage prime and subcontractor relationships.

External & Enabling

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors.
  • Act as a force multiplier - freeing the CEO to focus on strategy, growth, and external opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required-

  • 10+ years in operations leadership, ideally in technology services, MSP, consulting, or professional services.
  • Direct experience operating in the U.S. government contracting environment (FAR/DFARS, DCAA, contract vehicles).
  • Track record