Service Management Operations Lead- TS​/SCI Security Clearance

Position: Service Management Operations Lead- TS/SCI with Security Clearance
This position is on-site (Quantico Base, VA) to support DCSA. Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance The Service Management Operations Lead oversees day-to-day IT service management operations, ensuring reliable, high-quality service delivery that enhances both customer and workforce experience. The role drives continuous improvement in service processes, workflow optimization, and automation to increase productivity, reduce friction for end users, and maintain stable operations in support of DCSA mission outcomes.

This position partners with cross-functional teams to align service management priorities with program objectives, address recurring issues through root cause analysis, and provide leadership with clear visibility into service performance and workforce impact.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead IT service management operations, including governance of incident, request, and related service processes to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
* Drive customer experience and workforce experience enhancements by optimizing workflows, refining service practices, and improving communication and responsiveness.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities that streamline service tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational efficiency.
* Monitor service and workforce performance metrics, analyze trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve outcomes.
* Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve escalation paths, handoffs, and collaboration across IT, business, and program teams.
* Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, controls, and documentation that support quality, compliance, and repeatable service delivery.
* Lead root cause analysis for recurring service issues, translating findings into process changes, workflow updates, and training as needed.
* Prepare and deliver operational reports, dashboards, and briefings to leadership that communicate service performance, automation progress, and workforce impacts.
* Support change initiatives related to service management, ensuring changes are planned, communicated, and executed in ways that protect customer experience and workforce productivity.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
* 10+ years of experience in IT service management, service operations, or related roles, including experience leading service delivery improvement initiatives.
* Demonstrated experience in customer experience and workflow optimization within an enterprise or federal IT environment.
* Proven experience implementing automation solutions to enhance service operations and workforce productivity.
* Strong understanding of IT service management principles, operational performance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret service metrics, workforce data, and operational trends to inform decisions and recommendations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
* U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting federal government or defense customers, preferably within a secure operational environment such as DCSA.
* Hands-on experience with ITSM and workflow automation tools used to manage service operations and customer experience.
* ITIL or other service management certification.
* Experience creating and presenting operational dashboards, performance reports, and briefings to senior stakeholders.
* Background in leading workforce productivity or employee experience initiatives in a technology-focused organization. Job Specific Skills
* IT service management
* CX improvement & workflow optimization
* Automation implementation
* Workforce productivity enhancement
* Service delivery leadership
* Continuous improvement
* Root cause analysis
* Operational metrics & reporting Salary Range: $114,100 - $194,000 #cjpost