Operational Program Manager

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for an Operational Program Manager. This position is pending upon contract award. It requires active secret clearance at minimum. Why Maximus? ⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life – Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs. 🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits – Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance. 💰 Build Your Financial Future – Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead. 🌴 Generous Time Away From Work – Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage. 💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace – Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 👏 Recognition That Matters – Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform. 🎓 Invest in Your Growth – Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities. 🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks – Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits. 🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources – Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness. 📈 Career Development Opportunities – Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities. 📜 Licensure & Certification Support – Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage the Project's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing profit and loss statements to ensure financial targets are met and profitability is maintained. - Act as the primary contact for the state client. - Ensure program operations are in compliance with all applicable requirements of the contract, as well as State and federal regulations. - Ensure goals and objectives are established by Project Manager that support the overall Project strategies. - Oversee all project administrative operations including budget, financial controls, and human resources. - Plan, develop and schedule priorities for achieving operational and performance goals. - Review management, productivity, and financial reports and studies to ensure program objectives are met. - Participate in internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to support Project direction and guidance. - Manage operational managers, to include performance appraisals, mentoring, and professional/development guidance. - Demonstrate a high level of dedication and proactive leadership in meeting corporate goals and program objectives. - Perform other duties as assigned by management.

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a