Operations Lead

About the role

The Operations Lead oversees enterprise batch processing, payment disbursement execution, financial system integrations, and multi-agency coordination supporting the VA's mission critical financial management systems. This role provides technical leadership across environments, directs high volume processing operations, leads a team, provides direction, engages with VA leadership and stakeholders, supports the customer outside of non-core business hours, serves as a key liaison with Treasury, federal partners, and senior VA executives.

Responsibilities

• OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Lead a team responsible for Batch Operations for VA, managing over 1000 jobs per day across five environments
• Oversee and execute payment disbursements in coordination with Treasury
• Support Accounting Year End and Annual Close processes
• Lead Wave go live coordination and schedule planning
• Lead and coordinate Disaster Recovery exercises
• Support customers outside non-core business hours to maintain operational continuity
• TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
• Administer OpenShift including log reviews and platform support
• Lead Control M administration including scheduling, automation packages, upgrades, license tracking, and training
• Manage Linux server administration including FTP, account management, and access controls
• Use Shell, Perl, SQL, and WebMethods for automation and operational support
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues using Java and C++ logs
• Lead, validate, and coordinate data fixes
• Support iFAMS configuration updates
• Provide user provisioning support
• SECURITY, COMPLIANCE, AND CONNECTIVITY
• Create and maintain ATO security documentation
• Coordinate with Network Operations to enable secure external connections
• Provide audit support including documentation, traceability, and evidence
• CROSS AGENCY AND EXECUTIVE COORDINATION
• Serve as liaison with Treasury, GSA, USDA, US Bank, and other external partners for MOUs, ISAs, and system connectivity
• Engage with VA leadership and stakeholders; prepare and deliver status updates
• Support O&M status gathering and reporting for Program leadership
• TEAM LEADERSHIP
• Serve as Agile planning lead and Scrum Master
• Manage team tasking, delivery commitments, and progress tracking
• Mentor and develop team members
• Provide direction and leadership oversight to ensure cohesive team execution

Requirements

• Required :
• Experience leading operations in complex enterprise environments with high volume batch pipelines
• Expertise in Control M, OpenShift, Linux, scripting languages, and SQL
• Experience with federal financial systems or large-scale payment operations
• Ability to troubleshoot multi language technical issues
• Experience producing ATO aligned documentation and supporting audits
• Strong communication skills for executive and cross agency interaction
• Demonstrated Agile leadership experience
• Proven experience leading a team and providing direction in demanding operational environments
• Desired:
• Experience with iFAMS, VA financial systems, or Treasury integrations
• Familiarity with DR and COOP events, federal financial infrastructure, and audit driven environments
• Background in ERP or large-scale system integration
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• What You Can Expect:
• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
• Pay Range :

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Operations Lead Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * *

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