Back Office Specialist (Pathway to Management)

Location
Virginia Beach
Workplace
Hybrid

About this role

About the Role

Are you an operations professional looking for a clear growth trajectory? We are hiring a Business Management Specialist who will train to become our next Business Manager.

This is a structured, phased pathway to leadership. You will work directly with the CEO, master our AI-integrated back-office workflows and human resources, coordinate accounting operations with third parties, and transition to full ownership of daily business management.

  • Year 1: Fully on-site for direct mentorship and side-by-side training with the CEO.
  • Year 2+: Transitions to a hybrid schedule (2–3 days on-site).

Requirements

  • Experience: 2 years of with some background in human resources, accounting and back-office operations (essential).
  • Operations: Functional experience with bookkeeping (AP/AR, reconciliations) and HR administration.
  • Tech Skills: Highly proficient in MS Excel and eager to utilize AI productivity tools.
  • Education: Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Compliance: Must pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and credit check.

Strategic Growth & Phased Plan

Phase 1: Foundation (Year 1)

  • Role: Business Management Specialist
  • Focus: Work directly with the CEO and shadow the current Business Manager. You will master back-office workflows, manage core bookkeeping, handle HR tasks, and oversee vendor communications.
  • Compensation: $20.00 / Hour (Fixed entry rate; full health eligibility after 3 months).

Phase 2: Strategic Management (Year 2)

  • Role: Business Manager
  • Focus: Take full strategic ownership of operations, ensure contract compliance, and drive firm-wide efficiency as a direct partner to senior leadership.
  • Compensation: $23.00 / Hour (up to 15% increase after one year, based on performance).

Compensation Policy

We maintain strict transparency. Our compensation structure is fixed, predictable, and tied directly to established performance milestones rather than individual negotiation. Entry rates for this position is set firmly at $20.00/hour with no intermediate increases during the first year.

JlGOV is an equall opportunity busones. JlGOV does not doscriminate because race, creed, or other.

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Top Benefits

  • Health Insurance