ALTUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS · 21 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expAltus Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the company’s senior operational leader. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, strengthening execution across programs and corporate functions, and building the systems and discipline needed to support continued growth.
Cyber SecurityIT InfrastructureSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Own and lead day-to-day operations across all programs and corporate functions
Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of contracts and internal operations
Establish operational discipline, decision authority, and accountability frameworks
Enable executive leadership to focus on strategy and growth by independently managing operational execution
Drive operational financial performance including cost control and margin optimization
Monitor contract-level financial health and proactively address risks or variances
Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Implement financial controls that balance agility with fiscal discipline
Serve as the primary escalation point for operational and performance-related customer issues
Maintain strong relationships with government customers and key stakeholders
Monitor contract performance metrics including quality, schedule, and deliverables
Support contract transitions, mobilization efforts, and recompete readiness
Lead, coach, and develop current and future operational leaders as the organization scales
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
Support workforce planning, recruiting strategy, and leadership development
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Build and refine scalable processes, policies, and operational standards
Establish clear swim lanes, decision rights, and cross-functional workflows
Implement dashboards, KPIs, and reporting rhythms to drive performance
Lead operational efficiency initiatives and technology enablement efforts
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across contracts and corporate functions
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, labor regulations, security requirements, and ISO standards
Support audits, reviews, and internal controls
Lead incident response and corrective action efforts when required
Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and execution
Translate company objectives into actionable operational plans and milestones
Support business development through operational insight and readiness assessments
Ensure operational scalability to support new contract wins and company growth
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in federal contracting or professional services
5+ years in senior operational leadership roles (COO, VP Operations, General Manager, or equivalent)
Demonstrated P&L responsibility supporting $25M+ operations
Strong understanding of the federal contracting environment and government customers
Proven ability to build processes, systems, and teams in growth-stage organizations
Preferred
Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting DoD programs or mission-critical government operations
Active or prior security clearance
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package
Performance-based bonus and equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan with employer contributions
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Education assistance and professional development opportunities
Flexible paid leave and career growth opportunities
Company
ALTUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Since 2004, Altus has been committed to delivering superior quality, performance-based services and solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Brashear
CEO/Owner
⭐️ Shonta Downes (she/her)
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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