Operations Specialist Jobs in Connecticut
Operations Specialist jobs in Connecticut are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentration in financial services, insurance, defense contracting, and healthcare administration across Stamford, Hartford, and New Haven. Employers like Cigna, Synchrony, and Raytheon Technologies maintain substantial operations functions in the state and hire at levels from junior coordinator through senior analyst. The most sought-after specialties in Connecticut right now include process improvement, supply chain coordination, and compliance operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, Groton, Connecticut.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Using the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of War.
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Duties
- Reviews, evaluates and implements design or technical studies as appropriate. Plan and develop special projects to improve structures, grounds and utilities.
- Prepares accurate cost estimates and requirements packages for approval. Keep track of various system component lifespans and request funding for infrastructure repair work to keep systems operational.
- Takes corrective action to alleviate any significant disruption situations.
- Ensures implementation of comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
- Ensures repairs are made immediately to nonfunctioning or improperly operating equipment or systems.
- Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative for the Operation and Maintenance Engineering Enhancement Program.
- Reviews projects for constructability and potential operational impacts. Provide guidance to the command on navigating outages such as temporary loss of heat, cooling, or electricity due to ongoing infrastructure repairs.
- Serves as the primary technical advisor during the design phase, and is expected to provide guidance on the specific details of the electrical, fire protection, plumbing, security, HVAC, and other systems within the building.
- The Facility Operations Specialist is required to take immediate action to mitigate leaks, heating failures, power failures, and other building emergencies, and follow up to ensure underlying issues are identified and resolved.
- Ensure preventive maintenance procedures adhere to DHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, NEC, and other code guidelines. Perform quality assurance checks on preventive maintenance work requests.
- Primary point of contact for managing the OMEE contract, inputs requests/service orders, requests OMEE funding for repairs, provides quality assurance checks on completed work, and assists the OMEE contractors in navigating government regulation.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing a maintenance program for the infrastructure, utility systems, and/or equipment of a facility; and conducting facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112585).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations specialist jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience in operations, logistics, or process coordination
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
Operations Specialist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations specialist in Connecticut?
Most employers in Connecticut hire operations specialists with a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related discipline. The role carries no state-issued license in Connecticut, but earning a recognized credential such as a Six Sigma Green Belt or a Project Management Professional certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many candidates enter through coordinator or analyst roles at Connecticut's large insurance carriers, defense contractors, or healthcare systems before moving into specialist titles.
Which companies hire operations specialists in Connecticut?
Employers hiring operations specialists in Connecticut right now include TD, Mativ, and Waring, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of financial services, insurance headquarters, and defense contractors means these roles appear regularly across a broad range of company sizes and sectors.
Which Connecticut cities have the most operations specialist jobs?
The cities with the most operations specialist openings in Connecticut are Stamford, Hartford, and Groton. Stamford draws heavy demand from its dense cluster of financial services and corporate headquarters, Hartford anchors insurance and healthcare administration hiring, and New Haven benefits from its major university systems and growing biotech and healthcare employers that all maintain substantial operations functions.
Are there remote operations specialist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many office-based roles, since operations specialist work is largely analytical and process-focused rather than tied to a physical site. About 38% of operations specialist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has adapted to distributed work environments. Roles focused on data reporting, compliance monitoring, and process documentation tend to be the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a operations specialist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply for operations coordinator or administrative analyst roles at Connecticut's large insurance carriers, hospital systems, or defense contractors, where structured onboarding exists for early-career candidates. Employers like major Hartford-based insurers and New Haven health systems regularly bring on associates through rotational or new-grad programs. Building proficiency in Excel and a basic process improvement methodology, even through a short online course, gives candidates a clear edge at the application stage.
Where can I find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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