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Public Administrator
A Public Administrator manages government programs and public services, conducting public policy analysis, overseeing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance across municipal, state, or federal agencies. They engage a wide range of stakeholders, from elected officials to community members, to implement policy and manage public programs effectively. This role typically requires a background in public administration or policy and suits someone motivated by public service and civic governance.
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Associate Director, International PFM Assistance
Treasury, Departmental Offices
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
Lead an international development program strengthening public financial management capacity in developing countries, overseeing technical assistance projects, staff, and policy coordination with other U.S. agencies. This role suits experienced managers with expertise in government budgeting, financial accountability systems, and international development assistance.
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Where Public Administrators commonly go next: City Manager, Director of Operations.
Director of Operations
Marriott International
San Francisco, CA
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Director, Aftersales Service (Operations Strategy and Product Quality)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Full-time · Franklin, TN · $185,000 – $205,000
Lead the service strategy for Mitsubishi Motors North America, managing technical compliance, dealer support, and customer retention programs while overseeing a regional team. This role suits experienced automotive leaders comfortable with regulatory oversight, dealer partnerships, and translating operational metrics into strategic improvements.
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Director of Operations
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas
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Director of Operations
USA Jet Airlines
Oscoda, MI
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Director, Major Incident Management
Visa Inc.
Full-time · Denver, CO · $160,100 – $256,300
Lead Visa's global major incident management organization, responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide response to critical technology incidents across a 24/7 environment serving 200+ countries. This role suits experienced operations leaders who excel at executive communication, cross-functional influence, and building world-class teams in complex, high-stakes technology environments.
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Director of Operations
Taylor Corporation
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Director of Operations
Mercury Marine
Edgewater, FL
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Director of Operations
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Alpharetta, GA
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Executive Director, Strategy & Operations, Comcast Government Services
Comcast
$209,719 – $314,578
This role leads the strategy and operations function for Comcast's federal government business, overseeing sales enablement, customer management, and operational transformation across multiple teams. It suits experienced executives who can drive operational rigor and strategic execution across complex, multi-functional organizations in the government contracting space.
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Director, Corporate Gaming Operations
Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami, FL
This director-level role oversees casino and arcade gaming operations across a cruise fleet, managing revenue optimization, operational standards, and capital projects through data-driven decision-making and vendor partnerships. It suits experienced gaming operations leaders with expertise in both table and slot games who can translate complex data into business strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives.
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From City Manager, College Administrator, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Program Manager, University Administrator.
OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command
Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $90,925 – $118,204
This federal role oversees complex operations support, logistics, acquisitions, and training programs for a major military organization, requiring senior-level coordination across multiple directorates and extensive government relationships. It suits experienced operations professionals with deep knowledge of defense systems, budgeting, and special operations who can manage multiyear programs and work independently in challenging environments.
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PROGRAM MANAGER/DEPUTY
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Millington, TN · $125,776 – $163,514
This federal supervisory role leads the Navy's casualty operations, advising senior leadership on military casualty affairs, survivor benefits, and POW/MIA programs while managing staff and budgets. It suits experienced program managers with deep knowledge of military personnel policies and federal benefits systems who can navigate sensitive, high-stakes casualty cases.
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Program Manager (Assistant Director - TRIAD)
Veterans Benefits Administration
Full-time · Washington, DC · $147,945 – $197,200
This federal government role manages complex IT programs and education benefit systems for the Veterans Affairs department, reporting to a deputy director. It suits experienced program managers comfortable with stakeholder coordination, systems lifecycle oversight, and directing teams within a regulated environment.
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REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER (N92)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Washington, DC · $143,919 – $153,498
This is a regional program manager role overseeing morale, welfare, and recreation services across seven Navy installations, handling operations, budgets, facilities, and contracting. The role suits an experienced operations leader comfortable with dual-fund financial management, capital infrastructure oversight, and supervising large distributed teams.
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Business Office Manager
Indian Health Service
Warm Springs, OR · $67,970 – $88,356
This healthcare administrative role supervises billing, collections, and patient registration operations for a Native American health services organization, directing teams that maximize insurance reimbursement and manage patient financial information. It suits experienced healthcare finance managers comfortable with supervisory responsibility, federal employment processes, and third-party insurance procedures.
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Program Manager
Defense Contract Management Agency
Orlando, FL · $90,479 – $138,370
This federal Program Manager role oversees contract management teams evaluating defense contractor performance on major acquisition programs, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical compliance. It suits experienced professionals in government contract management or defense acquisition who can supervise specialists and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership.
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Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander)
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Lee, VA · $154,542 – $197,200
This is a deputy garrison commander role managing a large military installation's operations, administration, and multi-functional programs at Fort Lee. It suits experienced federal managers with a background in complex military or institutional operations who can direct supervisors across diverse functional areas and implement policy across the installation.
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Operational Medicine Program Manager
Drug Enforcement Administration
Quantico, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This role manages the DEA's Operational Medicine Program, overseeing training, policy development, and medical support services for approximately 400 personnel with medical duties. The position combines technical expertise in operational medicine with program administration, contract management, and hands-on delivery of medical training.
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PROGRAM MANAGER
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition)
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a federal position managing defense acquisition programs at various lifecycle stages, overseeing development, production, fielding, and major system modifications. The role suits military program professionals with direct experience leading Army system acquisition initiatives and the ability to coordinate complex technical and financial aspects across government and contractor teams.
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