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Deputy Operations Manager

CACI International

Springfield, VAFull-time$94–198K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$94–198K/yr
Location
Springfield, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Deputy Operations Manager supports the Operations Director with leadership, staffing, training, and accountability for a mission operations team supporting continuous system operations. The role helps manage mission execution, improve operational processes, maintain standards, coordinate with engineering on new capabilities, and oversee operator training and certification. It also supports customer engagement, resource allocation, performance management, and escalation of complex operational issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operations Team ManagementSatellite InfrastructureSatellite CommunicationsOperations LeadershipHigh-Pressure AdaptabilityProcess ImprovementLeadershipManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationOperator Training ProgramsCertification Program ManagementSecurity ProtocolsCustomer InteractionResource Management

Qualifications

TS/SCI With PolygraphMaster's+12 or Bachelor's+14 Yrs

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Deputy Operations Manager

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US


The Opportunity:

The Deputy Operations Manager provides critical support and oversight to the Operations Director, assisting with mission system-level leadership, guidance, and accountability of the entire operations team. This role ensures the team is adequately staffed and trained to support system operations 24 x 7 x 365. The Deputy Operations Director helps manage all aspects of mission execution, seeks improvements and efficiencies, establishes and maintains standards of operation, works closely with the engineering team on the integration of new system capabilities, and assists in managing the operator training and certification program.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Operations Director in ensuring the operations team is adequately staffed and trained.

  • Assist in interfacing with the Government customer mission operations management team.

  • Help monitor operations team performance and determine corrective courses of action.

  • Assist in managing the quality control of technical input for problem reports or discrepancy reports.

  • Investigate and rectify procedural discrepancies by supporting remedial training, updating operational or engineering procedures, and maintaining current/accurate operator working aids.

  • Identify areas of process improvement and foster an environment where operations team members are empowered to propose improvements.

  • Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance management within the operations team.

  • Act as a point of escalation for complex issues and decisions requiring higher-level intervention.

  • Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to the development of operational policies and procedures.

  • Mentor and develop junior operations staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • A TS/SCI with minimum Polygraph is required to begin employment. As a requirement of continued employment, you may be required to obtain a higher-level polygraph.

  • Experience in managing operations teams supporting real-time 24x7 watch operations.

  • Understanding of satellite infrastructure and satellite communication systems.

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within operations or mission support functions.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

  • Experience with process improvement methodologies.

  • Strong leadership and management skills.

  • Exceptional communication skills.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives.

  • Ability to collaborate across different departments and functions.

  • Experience in managing operator training and certification programs.

  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining security protocols and clearances.

  • Routine interaction with multiple customers.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong resource management skills.

Desired:

  • Master's Degree with 12 years of skill-relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree with 14 years' experience.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,935 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$94–198K/yr
  • Virginia median$116–144K/yr78 salary ranges
  • US median$104–150K/yr2,220 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $146K, is 10% above the Virginia median midpoint ($133K) — in the middle half of Operations Management salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 118 open Operations Management jobs in Virginia and 3,935 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 14 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,930 postings).
Education
853 of the 3,935 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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