Business Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to support our team in Washington, DC. This role is pivotal in translating financial analysis into actionable program decisions, collaborating closely with technical leads and program management to ensure projects remain on track, on budget, and strategically aligned with sponsor expectations. The position requires part-time on-site presence in a classified environment, with no remote work available.

Responsibilities include :

• Serving 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.
• Collaborating with engineering system leads to identify programmatic issues, resource gaps, and potential risks, and propose actionable solutions.
• Leading the development and management of the staffing plan, ensuring proper alignment of personnel to project needs and funding levels.
• Coordinating 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.
• Acting as the business advisor to the Technical Program Manager, providing strategic guidance on funding execution, procurement planning, contract actions, and staffing forecasts.
• Leading and facilitating Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with the sponsor, ensuring clear, data-driven communication of program status and strategy.
• Supporting internal and sponsor-driven reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Essential Skills include :

Additional Skills & Qualifications include :

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $200000.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type : This is a fully onsite position in Arlington, VA.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

About Aston Carter : Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.