Business Operations Manager (4031)

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Posted Oct 30, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

Est. $85K – $120K/yr

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Overview

The organization is seeking a Business Operations Manager to provide senior-level strategic budget support to the U.S. Department of Energy Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO), Office of Business Operations. This role supports the full budget lifecycle, including planning, formulation, execution, analysis, reporting, and financial oversight across the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) complex.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to the CBFO Office of Business Operations Director and senior leadership, helping align financial resources with program priorities, federal guidance, and long-range mission objectives. The role may be performed remotely while supporting the Carlsbad, New Mexico program environment.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic budget formulation and planning in support of the CBFO Office of Business Operations Director, including expert guidance and execution oversight across the WIPP complex.
Coordinate, direct, and critically review CBFO and contractor budget execution activities to ensure alignment with program priorities, federal guidance, and long-range mission objectives.
Develop, maintain, and evaluate comprehensive budget execution reports and analytical products to support senior leadership decision-making and cost-effective resource allocation across the WIPP program.
Conduct in-depth research, compile data, and perform analytical evaluations to produce high-quality recurring and ad hoc budget reports for emerging CBFO information needs and strategic inquiries.
Monitor, validate, and reconcile inter-entity work orders, miscellaneous work authorizations, and management and operating contractor work authorizations to ensure accurate funding alignment, scope compliance, and timely execution.
Evaluate funding requests and work authorization packages to verify appropriate funding sources, adequate support for the work scope, and compliance with DOE and CBFO financial standards.
Design, implement, and manage a robust budget formulation database capturing Environmental Management targets across multiple scenario levels; rapidly incorporate changes; and present full-case budget requirements for one- to two-year planning horizons.
Collaborate with SOID and Project Integration to strengthen the rigor, transparency, and analytical depth of MCP execution and performance reporting.
Ensure required notifications and supporting documentation to DOE Headquarters and Congress are completed in accordance with the DOE Financial Management Handbook and applicable federal policies.

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Requirements

Demonstrated senior-level experience with budget planning, formulation, and execution across the full budget lifecycle.
Advanced ability to analyze complex financial and program data, develop budget reports, and translate findings into actionable information for senior leadership.
Experience coordinating and critically reviewing budget execution activities, funding requests, work authorizations, and financial documentation.
Knowledge of federal financial management requirements and the ability to apply DOE and CBFO financial standards, guidance, and policies.
Ability to design, implement, and manage budget formulation databases and scenario-based planning tools.
Strong research, analytical, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, the Carlsbad Field Office, the WIPP program, or another federal nuclear or environmental management program.
Familiarity with the DOE Financial Management Handbook, Environmental Management budget targets, congressional notification requirements, and federal budget processes.
Experience with inter-entity work orders, miscellaneous work authorizations, management and operating contractor work authorizations, and MCP execution or performance reporting.
Experience advising directors, executives, or other senior leaders on budget strategy, execution, and resource allocation.

Education and Experience

Requires: Bachelor’s Degree with five years of experience OR 10 years of relevant experience.

This individual will provide business support to the program in the areas of budget, Carlsbad Technical Assistance Contract (CTAC) contract/procurement, strategic planning, and human resources activities.

Additional duties include the ability to develop resource loaded schedules, prepare cost estimates, track costs, purchase materials and supplies in accordance with contract and Federal requirements, provide contract/procurement advice and assistance on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues; evaluate and advise federal staff on the effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency of policies, programs and operations; analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative/qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives; and provide leadership and supervision to Business and Administrative staff through participation in hiring processes, planning and scheduling work, conducting evaluations of work, and providing training and counseling.