Performance Manager Jobs in Virginia
Performance Manager jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, with concentrations in federal contracting, defense, technology services, and healthcare administration, and openings at every level from junior analyst to senior program leader. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain large operations and regularly staff performance management functions. The most sought-after specialties are KPI framework design, financial performance analysis, and enterprise performance reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Jacksonville, North Carolina
Contract Agreements
Customer Requirements
Military Health
Program Management
Statement of Work (SOW)
REQ#: RQ225600
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for America’s health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day.
Job Description
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission critical. Join our team as an Operations Manager and make an impact on military health. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help you build your skills and advance your career.
The Operations Manager will provide day-to-day contractor coordination and operational oversight at assigned Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) sites in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) POTFF Program. This role ensures staffing continuity, accurate data visibility, and seamless integration of contractor personnel supporting Human Performance, Psychological Performance, Cognitive Performance, and Social/Family domains across Component Commands and Theater Special Operations Commands.
HOW AN OPERATIONS MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Provide day-to-day contractor coordination at assigned sites; track roster status, absences, and workload handoffs against continuity standards.
- Support the PMO to manage the cost, schedule, and performance of the contract
- Leads teams to define program’s staffing plans and executes all resource management requirements
- Manages the initial screening/evaluation of candidate’s professional experience, education, and applicable certifications to ensure compliance with GDIT’s and the contract’s labor category requirements
- Coordinate interviews of candidate personnel with hiring managers
- Plan, analyze, and determine hiring needs based on attrition, surge, and emerging customer requirements
- Serve as first-line monitor for vacancies and absences exceeding 15 consecutive workdays and escalate within the 24-hour window.
- Feed Component staffing, credentialing, and vacancy data into the Program Management Tool (PMT) for near-real-time Government visibility.
- Support the interview process for their respective components.
- Maintain accurate PMT/roster entries for their site so credentialing status, clearances, and labor hours stay current.
- Support onboarding logistics and local Government integration for incoming personnel.
- Coordinate with Component leads, Government site representatives, and higher-level program management to maintain mission continuity and compliance with contract requirements.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks related to staffing gaps, credentialing delays, or administrative bottlenecks.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, security protocols, and reporting standards.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
- 7 or more years’ experience in operations, program management, or military support roles considered.
- Prior experience supporting DoW/USSOCOM or similar large-scale human performance / embedded support contracts strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage rosters, track personnel status, and maintain accurate data systems under tight timelines.
- Strong organizational, communication, and escalation skills; ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
- Familiarity with credentialing, security clearance processes, and labor-hour tracking.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with POTFF, H2F, or comparable SOF human performance programs.
- Prior military or contractor support experience with USSOCOM Components (USASOC, MARSOC, AFSOC, NSW, JSOC, TSOCs).
- Proficiency with personnel management tools, staffing databases, and real-time reporting systems.
CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.
LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES
This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#MilitaryHealthGDITJobs
Work Requirements
7 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field required
- Three or more years of experience analyzing organizational or program performance metrics
- Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel
- Experience developing and tracking KPIs aligned to strategic or operational goals
- Strong written communication skills for executive-level reporting and stakeholder presentations
- Familiarity with federal performance management frameworks preferred for government-facing Virginia roles
Performance Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance manager in Virginia?
Performance manager roles in Virginia do not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field. Many Virginia employers, especially in federal contracting and healthcare, value credentials such as the Certified Government Financial Manager or Project Management Professional designation. Building experience in data analysis, strategic planning, or program evaluation roles is the most direct path into the field in Virginia.
Which companies hire performance managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring performance managers in Virginia right now include William & Mary, EMCOR, and Allianz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's dense federal contracting base means a significant share of openings sit with defense and technology services firms supporting government clients.
Which Virginia cities have the most performance manager jobs?
Arlington, McLean, and Herndon have the most performance manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and technology firms drives the largest share of demand, while Richmond's mix of financial services companies and state government employers and Hampton Roads' military installations and logistics sector generate consistent openings across the rest of the state.
Are there remote performance manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many roles. Performance management is largely desk-based and analytical, which makes it well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 67% of performance manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the strongest remote share in roles focused on data reporting, financial analysis, and strategy rather than hands-on program operations.
How can I get hired as a performance manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent analytical or coordination role such as business analyst, program coordinator, or financial analyst, which are common starting points at Virginia's large federal contractors and healthcare systems. Employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, and Inova Health System run associate and early-career programs that place candidates in performance or strategy support functions. Earning a Project Management Professional certification or a data analytics credential before applying gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge in Virginia's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to performance manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to performance manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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