Business Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager

TSC is seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to support our team located at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. This position will play a central role in translating financial analysis into actionable program decisions, working closely with technical leads and program management to ensure projects remain on track, on budget, and strategically aligned with sponsor expectations. This position will be part time on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC and will be in a classified environment. No remote work is available.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the financial analyst, Cost Account Managers (CAMs), and the Program Manager, synthesizing data and operational insights to inform program decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering system leads to identify programmatic issues, resource gaps, and potential risks, and propose actionable solutions.
• Lead the development and management of the staffing plan, ensuring proper alignment of personnel to project needs and funding levels.
• Coordinate with the scheduler and systems engineering teams to assess and mitigate programmatic risks.
• Interface directly with new and existing government sponsors, developing funding profiles and managing "color of money" (COM) allocations across contracts.
• Act as the senior business advisor to the Technical Program Manager, providing strategic guidance on funding execution, procurement planning, contract actions, and staffing forecasts.
• Lead and facilitate Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with the sponsor, particularly for NRL programs, ensuring clear, data-driven communication of program status and strategy.
• Support internal and sponsor-driven reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; including ESOP contributions, 401k Matching Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.