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Corporate Services
Hybrid Adhoc/Occasional
Full time
Washington District of Columbia United States
Corporate Services
Federal Agencies
City
Washington
Country
United States
State/Province
District of Columbia
About This Role
The Federal Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational rigor across federal growth and delivery within RGP's Public Sector practice. This role establishes and manages the processes, tools, reporting, and compliance mechanisms that support pursuits, contract startup, and execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across both growth operations and delivery operations in the federal market.

Base Pay Range: $114,400 - 143,000
Other Compensation: Incentive Compensation
What You Will Work On
  • Operations Pursuit Support & Pipeline Management: Coordinate pursuit operations by establishing collaboration spaces, response schedules, milestone calendars, review cycles, and approval workflows for bids and proposals; Partner with internal stakeholders - including Legal, Finance, Contracts, HR, and IT - to align on terms and conditions, teaming artifacts, pricing inputs, and submission requirements; Manage proposal formatting, compliance tracking, version control, and submission logistics to support accurate and timely responses; Support pricing operations, labor category mapping, and collection of inputs required for compliant proposal development; Maintain pipeline, opportunity, and system hygiene; organize pursuit artifacts and support reporting and intelligence needs across the public sector portfolio; Own GSA schedule administration and maintenance activities, including updates, modifications, and coordination of required documentation.
  • Operations Delivery Support: Monitor billing and invoicing workflows, support labor reconciliation, and help ensure alignment with internal policies and contract requirements; Track contractual deliverables, reporting deadlines, and key operational milestones to help maintain compliance and delivery discipline; Maintain documentation needed for audits, contract administration, and performance management; Prepare recurring and ad hoc performance reports, dashboards, and status materials in support of contract compliance and leadership visibility; Manage shared repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, and related systems) for delivery artifacts, intellectual property, and operational collateral; Coordinate staffing logistics, onboarding, and cross-functional handoffs needed to stand up and support federal work; Develop and maintain templates, trackers, and operational tools for contract execution, including budget versus actuals, spend monitoring, and other program reporting needs.
What You Will Bring
  • Undergraduate degree or higher
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Based in the Greater Washington DC area
  • Willingness to travel to client and internal locations as needed
  • Experience leading and supporting federal pursuits, contract operations, and delivery execution in the public sector
  • Working knowledge of the Federal acquisition life cycle, including proposal and post-award operational requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required
  • Familiarity with federal market intelligence and opportunity tools such as GovWin, GovTribe, SAM.gov, and related systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism and follow-through
What You Can Expect
  • An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
  • Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors, including geographic location, market and operational factors.
  • Total Rewards based on eligibility include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
What We Do
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. 
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