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Chief of Operations (Service Delivery / O&M Lead)

Computer World Services

Colorado Springs, CO · HybridFull-time$140–180K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$140–180K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, COHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ITIL Certification, requiredTS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

The Chief of Operations leads day-to-day, 24/7/365 service delivery across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise, overseeing network operations, service desk and client systems support, and IT asset management. The role owns operational SLA/PPI performance, staffing coverage, incident response coordination, continuity planning, and reporting. It is a hybrid position in the Colorado Springs area, with recurring presence at supported installations and travel estimated up to 25%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IT Operations Management, requiredNetwork Operations, requiredService Desk Management, requiredIncident Management, requiredProblem Management, requiredChange Management, requiredITIL, requiredIT Asset Management, requiredSoftware License Management, requiredContinuity Planning, requiredUser Account Management, requiredAccess Administration, requiredSecurity Incident Handling, requiredMulti-Site Operations, required24/7 Operations, requiredDoD Space Missions, nice to haveCommand and Control, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, nice to have8+ Years IT Operations Management, required5+ Years Lead Operations Role, requiredITIL Certification, requiredIAT Level II or III Certification, nice to haveActive Top Secret Clearance, requiredTS/SCI Eligibility, nice to haveU.S. Citizenship, requiredTravel Up to 25%, required

Full job description

Owns day-to-day operational execution and 24/7/365 service delivery across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise, including network operations, IT service desk / communications focal point, client systems support, and IT asset management. Primary owner of SLA / PPI performance at the operational level and of shift and coverage management across all supported installations. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Directs daily O&M operations, incident / problem / change management (ITIL-aligned), and Network Operations Center (NOC) performance across all sites. Owns the communications focal point / IT service desk, client systems support, and trouble-ticket performance. Owns staffing schedules, shift coverage, and surge response for outages or mission-critical events. Tracks and reports operational metrics (SLAs, PPIs, ticket aging, Mean Time to Resolution) to the PM and Government COR. Manages IT asset management (ITAM), equipment control / property custodian, warehouse accountability, and software license management. Coordinates real-time hand-offs with the Chief Engineer on technical escalations and with cybersecurity staff on incident response. Leads continuity-of-operations (COOP) planning and execution across the enterprise. Oversees user account management, VIP services, and end-user device support. Ensures operational compliance with security requirements and supports classified incident handling. Manages Local Registration Authority (LRA) and related access-administration functions, including support to geographically separated units. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree preferred (equivalent experience considered). 8-10 years in IT / network operations management, including 5+ years in a lead / chief operations role on a DoD or comparable large-scale O&M contract. Experience managing multi-site 24/7 operations and service desk functions of comparable scale. USSF/USAF or DoD space / Command and Control (C2) mission environment experience preferred. Certifications ITIL certification required. DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher) may be required. Security Clearance Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas. U.S. citizenship required. Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) Hybrid position in the Colorado Springs, CO area; recurring presence at supported installations (travel estimated up to 25%). Directs a 24/7/365 operation; shift, on-call, and after-hours coverage required for outages, exercises, and mission-critical events. $140,000 - $180,000 a year The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position. IND1 Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferre " target="_blank"} Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjU1NTM2Ljg3NjBAY3dzY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

How this job compares

Set against the 3,647 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–180K/yr
  • Colorado median$109–150K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$103–150K/yr2,163 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 22% above the Colorado median midpoint ($131K) — in the middle half of Operations Management salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Operations Management jobs in Colorado and 3,647 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,792 postings).
Education
834 of the 3,647 open Operations Management jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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