Operations Specialist

MANTECH seeks a detail-driven and mission-focused OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to support the G-7 Mission Engineering staff section in STAFFORD, VA.

You will play a central role in coordinating operational functions, synchronizing staff efforts, and driving the integration of mission engineering efforts in support of training and mission readiness objectives. This is a critical opportunity to ensure alignment across planning, resourcing, and execution functions while working within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting daily operational oversight for G-7 section functions, ensuring synchronization across planning, training integration, and support elements

• Tracking tasks, suspense dates, and deliverables while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper coordination

• Managing calendars, meeting schedules, and agendas for G-7 leadership and supporting the coordination of internal and external stakeholder engagements

• Preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and read-ahead materials that capture and communicate G-7 operational priorities

• Coordinating with subordinate commands and higher headquarters for mission engineering and modeling and simulation (M&S) task execution and reporting

• Serving as a key integrator for operational plans, resources, and timelines within the G-7

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 years of relevant administrative or operational coordination experience.

• Demonstrated experience in task tracking, coordination, and reporting

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and comfortable working with task management and document tracking tools

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefings and reports for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting mission engineering, analytical efforts or G-7 operations within a military command

• Familiarity with Marine Corps or Joint training processes, M&S tools, or operational planning systems

• Experience working in a fast-paced staff environment with dynamic mission requirements

Clearance Requirements:

Must have active a DoD TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift to 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations