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Operations Manager

U.S. Courts


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 97419 - 97419
Posted: 14 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Alexandria VA. The Operations Manager reports to the Chief Deputy Clerk and oversees operations in the Alexandria Division ensuring compliance with applicable rules policies procedures and judicial directives. The Operations Manager directly supervises an Operations Supervisor and all courtroom deputy staff. Some district travel is required.


Duties

  • Assign direct and review all operations in the Alexandria Division. Responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed by the operations employees of the divisional office.
  • Direct operations supervisor and courtroom deputy staff which includes but is not limited to providing leadership assistance guidance and serving as back up to direct reports including the management of their staff as necessary.
  • Develop and assure implementation of operational policies and procedures including the use of change management and quality control techniques. Organize work processes to optimize the use of time and resources ensuring results meet expectations. Develop short-term and long-range workforce plans.
  • Establish and coordinate work schedules and make reassignments and adjustments as necessary. Manage the hiring of staff and recommendations made on personnel actions. Conduct performance evaluations. Ensure employees receive process and procedural systems training including initial updated or remedial training.
  • Work collaboratively with clerks office management team regarding operations district-wide. Provide advice on complex matters to staff supervisors management and judges. Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to explain complex operational matters and concepts to individuals and groups with varying experience and backgrounds.
  • Coordinate coverage by official and contract court reporters process and maintain leave records for official court reporters and review and certify reports for official court reporters. Process and maintain leave records for staff attorneys.
  • Prepare or coordinate preparation of monthly statistical reports on the activities of the division and special reports as required by the Court and/or Administrative Office.
  • Maintain contact with the bar on court procedures and practices. Work with judges magistrate judges and chambers staff and other units such as the Probation Office the Bankruptcy Court the U.S. Attorneys Office and the U.S. Marshal Service. Arrange and conduct courthouse tours as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be a people- oriented professional who is responsible friendly organized and has the following:
  • The ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) exercising good judgment and tact;
  • The ability and sincere desire to meet the public in a professional and courteous manner work harmoniously with others in a team-based organization and handle confidential matters professionally;
  • The ability to multitask meet stringent deadlines and be detail-oriented; and
  • The ability to think critically and apply emotional intelligence in all situations.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
    • Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
    • Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
    • Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
    Qualifications

    Qualified candidates must have a minimum of six years of employment experience and at least three years of progressively responsible experience that should include work assignments in an administrative technical professional supervisory and managerial capacity that provided an opportunity to gain:

    1. skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees
    2. the ability to exercise mature judgment and
    3. a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts principles and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the office.
    Education

    High School graduation or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

    Additional information

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    • Positions with the United States District Court Clerks Office are Excepted Service appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.

    The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


    Required Experience:

    Manager