Senior Operations Manager

Saalex Solutions, Inc.

$135K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in operations management.
  • 5+ years in engineering or technical management within U.S. Navy or DoD programs.
  • 5+ years in production facility management.
  • Proven executive-level leadership and contract oversight capabilities.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the central authority for the contract effort.
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for contract execution.
  • Ensure accountability for contract performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Direct cross-functional teams and managers at various sites.
  • Establish operational goals and procedures for program success.
  • Oversee financial and contractual aspects of the program.
  • Serve as a strategic contact with senior Government leadership.

Benefits

  • Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Retirement plan options (401k, IRA).
  • Life insurance coverage (basic, voluntary, AD&D).
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Access to wellness resources.
  • Stock option plan.
Full Job Description
Senior Operations Manager in Saint Inigoes, MD.

Position Type: Full-Time/Contingent on award

Salary: $135K-$200K (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:
  • Act as the single point of authority for the entire contracted effort.
  • Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for overall contract execution.
  • Maintain ultimate accountability for contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.
  • Direct cross-functional teams and subordinate managers across multiple operational sites.
  • Establish program goals, procedures, and operational direction to support successful program performance.
  • Manage contractual and financial aspects of the program.
  • Serve as the primary strategic interface with senior Government leadership.
  • Deliver high-level briefings on program status, milestones, and overall performance.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience performing work aligned with the functional responsibilities of the role.
  • At least 5 years of the required experience must be in engineering or technical management with the U.S. Navy or other DoD programs.
  • At least 5 years of the required experience must be in production facility management.
  • Experience providing executive-level leadership and oversight for contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and subordinate managers across multiple operational sites.
  • Experience interfacing with senior Government leadership and delivering high-level program briefings.


Desired:
  • Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
  • Prior experience supporting DoD programs.
  • Demonstrated background overseeing multi-site operations, program milestones, and cross-functional execution.
  • Strong background in contract performance, financial management, and customer-facing program leadership.


Education:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technical, or Business discipline and 10 years of experience OR Associates degree and 12 years of experience, OR HS Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience required.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

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