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Operations Manager

Leonardo DRS
Germantown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 115704

 

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

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Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to join its rapidly growing team in Germantown, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and driving operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities
  • Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules
  • Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
  • Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
  • Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
  • Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
  • Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
  • Coordinate team members recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment
  • Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
  • Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
  • Participate on special project teams
  • Support and lead new product introduction activities
  • Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry
     
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent
  • 5 years of relevant work experience as it pertains to the job description 
  • Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
  • Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

U.S. Citizenship required. 

The salary range for this position is $107,089.00/year-$144,570.00/year.  This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Salary : $107,089 - $144,570

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