Executive Office Operations Manager

Role overview

This position is for a Defense Operations Manager based in Washington, D.C. and supporting the Defense executive office. The role reports to the Defense Chief of Staff and is part of a team that assists the Defense President and RRNA CEO, the wider Defense leadership group, and employees across Defense in achieving business goals.

Working pattern

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of three in-office days each week.

What you will do

• Help the President/CEO and leadership team work more efficiently by coordinating Defense governance activities, backing the DLT with governance execution, and maintaining standard diaries.
• Own or support strategic initiatives that align with Defense priorities, including business reviews and VIP site visits.
• Create executive-level presentations and written papers that support senior leadership decisions.
• Improve the movement of information, governance, and decision-making so the Defense organization can meet its objectives.
• Act as a backup to the President of Defense/CEO of RRNA’s Chief of Staff and executive assistant when needed.

About the employer

Rolls-Royce is a long-established global brand known for innovation, engineering excellence, and dependable systems that deliver critical power where safety and reliability matter most. The company focuses on powering, protecting, and connecting people and is committed to building a future shaped by progress and ingenuity.

The company notes that it was ranked the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025, reflecting its focus on innovation, development, and collaboration.

Rolls-Royce says it offers an inclusive culture where employees can be themselves and have access to broad career growth opportunities.

Candidate profile

The organization seeks someone who works in line with its core behaviours: putting safety first, doing the right thing, keeping things simple, and making a difference. These behaviors are part of the evaluation process for this role.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate degree with at least 7 years of experience in business, project management, or communications; or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience in business, project management, or communications; or
• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in business, project management, or communications; or
• JD or PhD; or
• At least 9 years of relevant experience in business, project management, or communications if you do not hold a degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for consideration.

Preferred background

• Five or more years of experience in the Defense business.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams while building strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives, leadership, and people at all levels of the organization.

Benefits and additional information

Rolls-Royce states that the role includes strong development opportunities, a competitive salary, and a broad benefits offering. The benefits mentioned include a bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is described as a locally managed and flexible arrangement that allows employees to split time between the office, home, or another remote location. Employees are expected to work from the workplace, on average, three days per week for collaboration and other business needs.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The position is listed in Washington, DC and is categorized under Project Management.

The posting states an expiration date of 6/22/26.

Additional benefits may include base pay and a discretionary bonus plan, along with eligibility-dependent options such as health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; flexible spending accounts; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; an Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. Availability of these benefits may vary based on hire date, employment type, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.

Equal opportunity statement

Rolls-Royce says it is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Posting details

Job posting date: 15 Jun 2026; 00:06.

Location: Washington, DC.

Working arrangement: Hybrid, with three in-office days each week.