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Directs daily operations supporting SOSi readiness, deployment, sustainment, and demobilization activities. Leads operational planning for public health emergencies, disasters, and nationallevel ...

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How much do operations readiness jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations readiness in Washington, DC is $24.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operations Readiness vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectOperations ReadinessMaintenance Technician
Required CredentialsCertifications in safety, operations, and sometimes engineeringTechnical certifications, trade licenses, or vocational training
Work EnvironmentPre-commissioning, startup, and ongoing operational supportEquipment repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, manufacturing, energy sectorsManufacturing plants, facilities, industrial sites
Common Search & ComparisonOperations Readiness vs Maintenance Technician

Operations Readiness focuses on preparing facilities for safe and efficient startup, including planning, testing, and commissioning. Maintenance Technicians handle ongoing equipment maintenance and repairs. While both roles require technical skills, Operations Readiness emphasizes project coordination and startup procedures, whereas Maintenance Technicians focus on equipment upkeep and troubleshooting.

What is an operations readiness manager?

An operations readiness manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s processes, systems, and personnel are prepared for new projects, product launches, or operational changes. They coordinate cross-functional teams, develop readiness plans, and often utilize project management tools to minimize risks and ensure smooth transitions.
Infographic showing various Operations Readiness job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,182 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment

Defense Logistics Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

  • The incumbent serves as the Executive Director (ED), Operations & Sustainment (J31) & is responsible for oversight, management, & control of enterprise combat logistics support mission readiness. Specific duties are as follows: Ensures DLA planning & execution are accomplished deliberately & in an integrated manner, ensuring an enterprise-wide approach that effectively considers & leverages all DLA capabilities. The ED acts as the principal advisor to the DLA Director through the Director, J3 Logistics Operations, in the areas of overall logistics planning & response, to include deployment of support teams, to all categories of contingency situations, emergency supply support, exercises, & humanitarian & disaster relief. The ED is primarily responsible for program management & oversight of the DLA Agency Synchronization Operations Center (ASOC), Military Service Support Division, Whole of Government Support Division, Integrated Program Support Division, & the DLA-USTRANSCOM Division. In the dual role of managing both warfighter operations & readiness, the ED, under the J3 Director, operates the DLA ASOC & is responsible for fusing information from & across the Agency & multiple organizations including the Joint staff, the Combatant Commands (CCMD), the Military Services, & designated federal agencies to facilitate appropriate response to a variety of scenarios, within the Continental U.S. &/or at overseas locations. The J31 is assigned the additional title of Deputy Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support. In this role, the ED maintains close contact with the DLA Regional Commanders, Major Subordinate Comm& (MSC) Commanders, & the Agency's network of CCMD & whole of government liaison officers to enable effective development of an expeditionary civilian workforce & command & control & seamless integration of DLA assets. The incumbent builds a common operating picture for logistics in support of military & contingency operations, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief, exercises, & other incidents as required. The incumbent manages the review & evaluation of new or modified DoW guidance, determining its impact upon directorate programs & resources via complex studies designed to develop new approaches to identifying key strategic & military logistics & warfighter support issues, on behalf of the J3 Director. Serves as the DLA functional lead for the Joint Staff contingency planning programs, the DLA sponsor for warfighter & warfighter-facing training & continuous improvement requirements, & the requirements-gathering POC for the DLA Enterprise for sourcing new technology & leveraging existing capabilities to sustain business operations. These business operations are key enablers to provide DLA HQ & MSCs the capacity to perform worldwide supply support. They constitute the foundation that supports Agency interaction with CCMDs, Services, & warfighters. Modernization of these business operations & incorporation of best commercial business practices directly impacts the ability of the Agency to sustain an annual supply program of approximately $52 billion. The business operations overseen by the incumbent directly affect supply support to all supply warfighters worldwide, including all the Armed Forces & federal agencies. The ED oversees the Agency's Senior Service Integrators (SSIs), Warfighter Account Managers (WAMs), & liaison officers to the Combatant Commanders & the Joint Staff, & logistics planners, & maintains close contact with the DLA Regional Commanders. The ED also manages the Agency's Security Assistance & Foreign Military Sales program & integrates Agency's Combat Support Agency Review Team (CSART) interface, review, & subsequent status reporting to the Joint Staff. The incumbent establishes relationships & maintains open lines of communication with the Military Services, CCMD, U.S. federal agencies (Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). Additionally, the ED manages periodic Service/DLA Days, Major Command/DLA Days, Federal Agency engagements, & Component Command/DLA Days, & serves as the Headquarters DLA focal point for engagement of the Military Services' weapon system support improvement initiatives. The ED serves with the J3 Director as the Agency's "voice of the warfighter," identifying warfighter requirements from contingency planning & readiness posture of the CCMD & the Services & manages the overseas warfighter interface network of DLA-Europe & Africa, DLA-INDOPACOM, & DLA-CENTCOM & SOCOM. Incumbent serves as the focal point for driving change across the Agency to ensure DLA meets the evolving needs of its warfighters, coordinating functional requirements, & ensuring alignment of programs to the DLA strategy & vision.

Qualification Summary

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Experience that demonstrates strategic and warfighter-level focus on broad requirements, fusion of information, collaborative partnerships and vertical and horizontal integration of information affecting a large diverse organization in a military logistics environment. TQ 2: Experience in leading or operating in a Service command and control operations center responsible for theater or global logistics support to operations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g. SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.


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