Operations Officer

Operations Officer Job Location: US‑MD‑Patuxent River ID: 2026‑2566 | Category: Customer Service/Support/Operations | Type: Full Time | Telecommute: No Overview AVIAN (pronounced a‑vyin) is seeking an Operations Officer to provide programmatic, operational, and administrative support to a dynamic project team supporting international and/or Department of Defense initiatives. The Operations Officer will serve as a central coordination point across multiple functional areas, helping ensure effective communication, knowledge management, personnel support, and execution of project objectives. This role requires a highly organized professional capable of balancing operational oversight with day‑to‑day administrative execution in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities Lead the Small Boat Parts (SBP) workstream by coordinating project activities, priorities, and execution strategies in alignment with program objectives. Support management of workstream cost, schedule, and performance metrics through coordination, tracking, and reporting activities. Conduct market research activities related to sustainment parts and procurement support efforts. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure SBP orders are delivered to partner nation end‑users in accordance with program timelines and requirements. Provide personnel and onboarding support, including administrative and operational support to the Project Lead and Workstream Leads. Coordinate travel requirements for team members, including travel planning support and tracking estimates within the Travel Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM). Oversee project Knowledge Management activities, including maintaining team calendars and coordinating meetings, engagements, and conference room scheduling. Support preparation of reports, meeting materials, action item tracking, and other operational deliverables. Facilitate communication and coordination across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders. Ensure administrative processes and documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with organizational procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Logistics, Program Management, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting program operations, project coordination, administrative management, or related functional areas. Experience coordinating multiple tasks, schedules, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced operational environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience using SharePoint Online (SPO) and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and follow‑through. Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, teammates, customers, and external stakeholders. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required. Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000. Benefits Employee Ownership: Share in company success and have a direct stake in its future. Real Growth: Contribute to a growing, evolving organization serving Navy and DoD clients. Purpose‑Driven Work: Make improvements that add value to missions and people served. Culture of Collaboration: Work in a team‑focused environment with impact. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine services, and TRICARE supplement for veterans. Flexible Leave Benefits: Flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. AVIAN is a service‑based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status. #J-18808-Ljbffr AVIAN, Inc.