Operations Specialist

Description & Requirements

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Job Description

MANTECH seeks a detail-driven and mission-focused OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to support the G-7 Mission Engineering staff section in STAFFORD, VA .

You will play a central role in coordinating operational functions, synchronizing staff efforts, and driving the integration of mission engineering efforts in support of training and mission readiness objectives. This is a critical opportunity to ensure alignment across planning, resourcing, and execution functions while working within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting daily operational oversight for G-7 section functions, ensuring synchronization across planning, training integration, and support elements
  
• Tracking tasks, suspense dates, and deliverables while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper coordination
  
• Managing calendars, meeting schedules, and agendas for G-7 leadership and supporting the coordination of internal and external stakeholder engagements
  
• Preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and read-ahead materials that capture and communicate G-7 operational priorities
  
• Coordinating with subordinate commands and higher headquarters for mission engineering and modeling and simulation (M&S) task execution and reporting
  
• Serving as a key integrator for operational plans, resources, and timelines within the G-7
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant administrative or operational coordination experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience in operational task tracking, coordination, and reporting within a military or government environment
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and comfortable working with task management and document tracking tools
  
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefings and reports for senior leadership
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting mission engineering, analytical efforts or G-7 operations within a military command
  
• Familiarity with Marine Corps or Joint training processes, M&S tools, or operational planning systems
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced staff environment with dynamic mission requirements
  

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance with SAP access
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift to 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  

The projected compensation range for this position is $68,600.00-$114,100.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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