Defense Business Operations Manager- Lanham, MD

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Defense Business Operations Manager to join a Government Consulting company located in Lanham, MD through hybrid work. The Defense Business Operations Manager will conduct day-to-day business operations support for a Defense organization, including financial tracking, cost management, ERP reporting, and operational coordination to enable Defense leadership with accurate, timely insights.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily business operations support to the Defense organization, including responding to leadership taskers, tracking open action items, and following up to ensure execution
• Coordinate purchase orders, funding requests, and operational approvals to support timely program execution
• Own cost tracking, labor reporting, timecard compliance, and financial data across Defense programs
• Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards to provide leadership visibility into costs, financials, and program status
• Serve as a key operational user for Deltek Costpoint, supporting program setup, reporting, troubleshooting, and data integrity

Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in business operations, accounting, finance, or program support within a defense, aerospace, or technology environment
• Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint (hands-on experience required), ERP systems, cost tracking, labor charging, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Familiarity with DoD accounting environments, FAR/DFARS, DCAA, DCMA, supply chain, or procurement processes (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or a related field

Compensation:

• Salary Range: Up to $120,000 depending on experience + RSUs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, unlimited PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• relocation support provided
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain an Active U.S. government security clearance
• Location: Hybrid – Lanham, MD (3–4 days onsite per week required)., **Location moving to VA EOY

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