Sr. Operations Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Sr. Operations Manager Location: Patuxent River, MD (Hybrid/Remote) Description: HigherEchelon is seeking a motivated Senior Operations Manager to support The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Systems Engineering Department (SED) team in Patuxent River, MD. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities: Acts as the overall lead Program Manager and administrator for the contracted effort and manages across contract teams. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues. Regularly briefs senior leadership on program status and milestones. Oversees contractor personnel program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of the technical, programming, maintenance and administrative support effort and monitoring and reporting progress. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements Required Skills: Must have experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives. Experience with acquisition policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience with the requirements of the DoD 5000 series. Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management. Must be a US Citizen Must have an active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one. Education: A Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific MS or MA degree. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific BS or BA degree may be substituted for the MS degree. A minimum of ten (10) years' recent and relevant experience. About HigherEchelon, Inc. HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence. HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized. By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled: HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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