Operations Manager

Job Description

The Virginia Cyber Range is an agile fast-paced group that uses modern software development methods persistent stakeholder outreach and creative problem-solving to provide educational resources for the next generation of cybersecurity experts first in Virginia and then nationwide.

Reporting to the Director of the Virginia Cyber Range the Operations Manager serves as the operational backbone of Virginia Cyber Range and the US Cyber Range. The position plays a critical role in enabling the Cyber Range to meet its strategic objectives through sound fiscal stewardship operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
The position:
Helps shape the strategic vision for the organization as a member of the Cyber Range senior leadership team.
Collaborates closely with the Director to design and execute sustainable operational strategies ensure institutional compliance and scale operational systems to support growth.
Partners with the Division of ITs business partners including IT Finance and IT Human Resources to support the financial and organizational needs of the Cyber Range.
Oversees communications and business development for the Cyber Range.
Serves as the primary operational liaison with university partners including Legal Export Controls Office of Sponsored Programs and compliance offices.
Serves as a trusted advisor and resource to the Cyber Range team providing guidance on policies and procedures and fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree or a combination of education training and progressive experience that equates to a Masters degree
Proven experience as a chief of staff business manager or similar role with strong budget planning and fiscal management skills
Advanced experience in project planning and budgeting
Excellent communications skills including demonstrated written and public speaking skills
Excellent organizational leadership and teambuilding skills

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development
Good understanding of research methods and data analytics techniques
Knowledge of technology security concepts such as physical security risk management business recovery/continuity legal processes and procedures investigation protocols access control application security and various other security-related areas
Business development and customer relations management

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$105000 - $117000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

7/16/2026

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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