Operations Manager, Senior

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***This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance within 120 days after contract award. ***

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen, lawful resident alien, citizen of American Samoa or other territory owning permanent allegiance to the United States.

Acts as the overall on-site lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort and management of activities across multiple teams. Directs efforts of cross-competency team(s) to include contractors at multiple locations. 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Operations Manager, Senior: Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Operations Manager, Senior Responsibilities Include:

• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including the production, shipping and customer service functions.
• Coordinates with the production teams and the various support functions to ensure that the work of individual task orders for each project is completed timely and fully meets all quality standards.
• Maintains contact with other functional managers and suppliers, concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.
• Implement or oversee safety, environmental management, continuous process improvement or sustainability programs.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
• Develops, oversees, and maintains scheduling, budgeting, and technical performance.
• Assures proactive risk mitigation measures are employed.
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
• Delivers status presentations to customers and leaders as needed, keeping them informed of delivery and/or production schedules.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Operations Manager, Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Master's degree in an engineering, management, or business discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience required, 10 of those years must be in engineering or technical management with the U.S. Navy or other DoD programs; 3 of those years must be professional experience in Defense and Navy Acquisitions.
• Ability to multi-task between concurrent work orders and projects on a daily basis.
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skill with strong attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work with cross-functional groups, coordinated work activities at all levels, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build internal/external relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret administrative and technical documents such as safety rules, product and service descriptions, and other technical data (drawing, blueprints, etc...).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and web-based applications such as those used in manufacturing operations.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must possess a SECRET clearance or be able to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions (CNAS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNAS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Strategic Planning
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• Operational Excellence

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Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.