Senior Level – Management and Program Analyst; Non-Supervisory Chief of Operations

Senior Level – Management and Program Analyst (Non-Supervisory Chief of Operations) – 10 Years – Chantilly, VA

This is an urgent requirement providing critical operational leadership, strategic integration, and Program Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in support of the ML for our SDN mission area. As the Chief of Operations, you will serve as a key non-supervisory management official providing operational leadership and strategic integration for the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE). Your primary responsibility will be to enhance organizational efficiency and accelerate the delivery of vital space-based sensing and targeting capabilities, with the ability to scale up to support the incoming O-6 as the organization transitions.

• Provide comprehensive schedule and calendar management support for leadership.
• Deliver general action officer-type program support, managing workflow and coordination across multiple teams.
• Act as the primary conduit for senior-level taskings, analyze complex requirements, and lead high-priority strategic projects.
• Ensure all staff packages, executive briefings, and memoranda are thoroughly reviewed, coordinated, and aligned with the PAE's strategic objectives before presentation to senior leadership.
• Serve as an authoritative representative in collaborations with internal and external partners, including Space Systems Command (SSC), HQ USSF, and other defense partners, to negotiate resources and resolve operational matters.
• Design and implement operational policies and procedures to optimize staff execution and responsiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting DoW, USSF, or federal administrative operations.
• Mastery of program analysis, operational planning, and resource management.
• Expertise in strategic integration and coordination across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of federal administrative regulations, staff routing workflows, and processes.
• Exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder liaison abilities.

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) is highly preferred.
• Recent experience directly supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), HQ USSF, or national security space acquisition organizations.
• Proven experience supporting senior military leaders (O-6 level and above) or senior civilian executives.

• Schedule & Calendar Management
• Executive Action Officer Support
• Workflow Optimization & Staff Packages
• High-visibility, fast-paced national security support environment.
• On-site Chantilly, VA operations with eligibility for situational telework as authorized by the customer.
• Requires independent execution, rapid problem-solving, and sound operational judgment.

• Active DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Travel:
  Approximately 30 days per year may be required.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000/Year depending on experience level

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.