Chief Operating Officers for hire in Washington, DC
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Leadership12%Strategic Planning10%Communication Skills7%Education level
Master's degree56%Bachelor's degree27%Doctorate15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Aetna Better Health of Maryland
AKRONAlera Group, IncTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years38%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $171,657 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $100,901 – $292,030 yearly
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Emergency Management and Security Operations; Exercise Planner
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceQ ClearanceTS/SCISecret ClearanceSkills
Strategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipInterim Chief Operating Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIDriver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipVice President of Commercialfederal Sales
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CISSPSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCybersecurityGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) SoftwareChief Operating Officer
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseSenior Professional in Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsFounder & Fractional CIO
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsWarm CallingLeadershipPresentation SkillsSenior Sales/ Marketing Operations & Analytics Consultant
Riverdale Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMarketingMarketing Automation Tools
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What's the average time to fill a chief operating officer role?
The average time to fill a chief operating officer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chief operating officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief operating officer include: leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?
Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, Senior Professional in Human Resources and LEED Certification.
What are some job titles related to chief operating officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief operating officers include: chief human resources officer, interim chief operating officer and vice president of commercialfederal sales.
What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 22 years of professional experience.
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