Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
Job Title: Vice President of OperationsClearance Required: TS/SCI Position Summary:Altamira Technologies Corporation is seeking a mission-focused and results-driven Vice President of Operations, located in Dayton, OH, to lead and scale operations supporting national security programs, with an emphasis on our work at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and across the broader Intelligence Community (IC). This executive role, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), will provide strategic and tactical leadership over our program operations, resource management, and execution excellence in a classified environment, and mission growth. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP of Operations will ensure operational alignment with contract requirements, customer mission needs, and Altamira’s growth strategy for this critical operations pillar. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government contracting, a strong understanding of DoD/IC missions, NASIC, and a proven ability to lead teams operating in SCI-cleared environments. Key Responsibilities:Lead the day-to-day execution of Altamira’s operational portfolio in our large facility in the Dayton, Ohio area, including revenue generation, program delivery, personnel management, subcontractor coordination, and customer satisfaction across classified contracts.Partner with the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and business development team to shape and implement scalable growth strategies in support of current and future DoD programs and proposals.Drive operational rigor across program management disciplines: risk management, staffing, cost control, deliverable oversight.Lead and mentor a team of program and operations managers, fostering a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.Interface regularly with government stakeholders, ensuring mission alignment, proactive communication, and long-term customer relationships.Collaborate with Finance, Security, Recruiting, and HR teams to optimize internal processes around financial accounting accuracy and invoicing, clearance and SCIF management, performance reviews, and onboarding.Ensure compliance with all government regulations, contract terms, and security requirements (DFARS, NISPOM, CMMC, etc.).Develop and track KPIs tied to operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.Qualifications: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering preferred. Masters in Business Management or a related field a plus.Minimum of 10 years of experience in defense or IC government contracting, with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.Demonstrated success in managing large, multi-year contracts, particularly in support of NASIC, DIA, NGA, or similar IC entities.Experience with proposal operations to include technical solutions, staffing plans, price-to-win, and contributing to business development capture efforts is a plus.PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferredFamiliarity with contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ) and program control tools.Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.Deep understanding of the mission, culture, and operational tempo of the Military and Intelligence Community.Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!