Business Operations Manager

Thomson Reuters

. Own project controls oversight and recurring analysis and reporting for program and portfolio performance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,300 - $214,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls oversight, financial analysis, and performance reporting within government contracting environments. Proficient in managing complex program metrics and delivering actionable insights to leadership while maintaining compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements.

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Project Controls OversightFinancial AnalysisPerformance ReportingData VisualizationGovernment Contracting

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingBudget PerformanceData AnalysisProgram ManagementOperational PlanningRisk AssessmentContract GovernanceRevenue ManagementCost ManagementMargin Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OSEnterprise Financial SystemsProject Accounting ToolsData Visualization PlatformsBusiness Intelligence Reporting

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingFAR/DFARS RequirementsProgram ControlsMatrixed OrganizationsBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own project controls oversight and recurring analysis and reporting for program and portfolio performance
Monitor revenue, cost, margin, backlog, forecasts, staffing, utilization, and other key performance indicators
Monitor project execution against financial plans, delivery schedules, customer commitments, contractual requirements, and internal targets
Identify performance variances, emerging risks, and unfavorable trends; assess impacts and recommend corrective actions or escalation paths
Partner directly with the Chief Delivery Officer and Managing Directors across national security, federal, and commercial delivery portfolios
Challenge assumptions and communicate with delivery and business leaders when execution plans are off track
Convert complex program metrics into clear business implications for leaders
Prepare and maintain executive-ready dashboards, reports, scorecards, and presentation materials
Brief leaders and broader audiences on performance metrics, risks, trends, and recommendations
Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on project financials, forecasting, budget performance, margin analysis, and data integrity
Partner with Program Managers, Delivery Managers, Sales, Contracts, HR, and Procurement on operational planning, staffing, onboarding, timekeeping compliance, purchasing, and program requirements
Track deliverables, reporting deadlines, compliance requirements, action items, and documentation for contract and program governance
Build and improve repeatable operating processes, reporting tools, templates, and controls
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related fields
Eight to 10 years of experience in business operations, delivery operations, program or project management, sales, or finance within a government contracting environment
Experience supporting mid-large sized government contractors or complex, matrixed federal services organizations
Strong understanding of project and program financials, including revenue, cost, margin, forecasting, and budget performance
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify risks, assess business impact, and develop well-supported recommendations
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft OS
Experience preparing accurate financial or operational reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentation materials
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Confidence and professional judgment to raise concerns, navigate difficult conversations, respectfully challenge leaders, and maintain an objective point of view
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to manage competing priorities and recurring reporting deadlines
Ability to work independently in an individual contributor role and build productive cross-functional relationships
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and common government contracting program controls or financial processes preferred
Experience with enterprise financial systems, project accounting tools, data visualization platforms, project management tools, and/or business intelligence reporting preferred
Experience supporting quarterly business reviews, operating reviews, portfolio reviews, or similar executive performance discussions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Pro-bono consulting project opportunities
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative opportunities
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Potential eligibility for an Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance