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OPERATIONS MANAGER

ignitenow
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026
Job Title
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location
Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)
Category
Administrative / Clerical
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

 

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is seeking a detail oriented Operations Manager to support the Space, Intel, and Missile Defense (SIM) Business Unit (BU) in contract execution and requirements. The applicant will provide day-to-day support to the SIM BU VP and Directors. The BU is experiencing rapid growth across multiple projects and geographies. The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in defining work flow and information gathering to ensure team cohesion and contract compliance. The applicant will serve as primary focal for Contract Deliverables, Contract Requirements, Financial Execution, and Travel planning, coordination, and documentation across multiple contracts within the business unit. Applicant should understand basic program management and execution of contracts ranging Fixed Firm Price, Time and Materials, and Cost-type contracts.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

· Proficiency in scheduling and travel logistics to include management of employees direct travel requests to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures, JTR/FTR and contract requirements

· Review and assist with contract invoices per contract schedules

· Develop, monitor, track, and report the accuracy of deliverables, payment schedules, period of performance, and costs.

· Budget, and manage employees direct travel requests to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures, JTR/FTR and contract requirements

Development of Contract Deliverables supporting multiple programs across Space, Intel, and Missile Defense Customers.

 

Required Qualifications

· Experience: 3 Years

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Intermediate Excel skills.

· Program management analyst knowledge and contract execution experience

· Must be able to obtain a DOD Interim Secret clearance prior to employment. Continued employment is contingent that the employee obtains and maintains a full Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

Bachelor’s degree

 

 

Desired Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in STEM subject

· Active Secret Clearance

 

Additional Information

· Expected Travel: None

· US Citizenship

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers sites as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please send your request to IgniteHR@IgniteNow.Net

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