Business Operations Program Manager
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Business
Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Development
Business Operations Program Manager Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
Qineti
Q US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of Qineti
Q US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD).
Qineti
Q is a mission‑led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.
We are seeking a Business Operations Program Manager in El Segundo, CA with ten (10) years of experience with DoD business operations preferably supporting the USSF. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with using the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR) as well as knowledgeable on DoD funding documents. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.
The salary range for this role is 125,000 – 175,000 USD.
Responsibilities- Support program acquisition efforts including advising and assisting the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters related to space acquisitions, engineering, and operations
- Perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of commitments, obligations, and expenditures
- Provide expertise in support of Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews as well as insight into program defense contractor cost and schedule performance issues
- Review/analyze packages and participate in evaluations and assessments to perform integrated master schedule reconciliation
- Combine/correlate program execution data with program baselines including administering the collection and aggregation of obligations and expenditures data from CDRLs
- 10 years of experience with DoD business operations with at least three (3) in a lead capacity
- Experience collecting and aggregating obligations and expenditures data from CDRLs
- Familiarity using CCaR System as well as knowledgeable on DoD funding documents
- MA/MS degree
- TS/SCI Eligibility required; willing to take CI Polygraph
- CCaR certification or coursework
- More than three (3) years of experience in Business Operations lead capacity
The salary range for this role is $74,850 – $95,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Qineti
Q US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to or call (540) 658‑2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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Q US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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