Business Operations Manager in Richland, Washington at Inomedic Health Applications Inc

The Business Operations Manager serves as an authority on complex government contracting activities. This role requires a high-level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), and other federal, state, and local contracting requirements. The Business Operations Manager provides strategic guidance in the competitive procurement processes as well as other business operations activities.

This position contributes to ensuring that contractual commitments meet regulatory standards and provide value to Inomedic Health Applications (IHA) Corporate Office, Hanford Occupational Medical Services (OMS), One Hanford contractors, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Duties / Responsibilities

The Business Operations Manager is responsible for the following:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement and contracting activity, with a focus on federal government requirements.
• Interpret, apply, and enforce federal statutes, regulations, and DOE requirements, using professional judgment to guide decisions.
• Provide guidance and foster collaboration within the Business Operations team to achieve departmental goals.
• Oversee the creation, review, and issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and contract modifications for government contracts.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and audit-ready records, ensuring precision, accuracy, and traceability in all work.
• Support collaboration within the Business Operations team and contribute to staff development through knowledge sharing and training.
• Drive internal process integrity by setting high standards for attention to detail, documentation completeness, and procedural accuracy.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, external clients, subcontractors, and the corporate office to ensure continuity and compliance in all activities.
• Ensure financial accuracy and integrity within business operations, including coordination with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Help prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation and processes are in compliance.
• Participate in the review and enhancement of contract management processes, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in contract and subcontract administration, ideally within a government contracting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to analyze complex contract language, identify risk, and ensure strict compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Expert-level attention to detail, with ability to identify discrepancies, compliance gaps, and procedural issues before they escalate.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Deltek Costpoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Typical Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those necessary to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Physical Demands:

Requires extended periods of sitting or standing, manual dexterity for office equipment, and ability to work at a computer for long durations.

Frequent interaction with staff, clients, government representatives, and external stakeholders; work may be fast-paced or stressful at times.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other duties as needed to support evolving organizational needs.