Field Operations Manager, Military & Autonomous Systems

Blue Ops - A Red Cat Company; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blue Ops INC in the United States is seeking a Manager of Military Operations to lead and develop a team of Military Operations Specialists. You will translate program objectives into executable field plans and supervise on-site operations to ensure readiness and mission success.

You will coordinate across operations, training, engineering, and business administration, ensuring proper briefing, safety, and post-event debriefs.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in defense operations, maritime or autonomous systems.
• 2+ years supervisory/leadership in operational or technical environments.
• Experience planning and executing operational events, exercises, or defense programs.
• Familiarity with USV systems, autonomous platforms, C2 software, or maritime operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsabilités

• Directly supervise Military Operations Specialists; manage scheduling, tasks, and priorities.
• Conduct regular performance conversations and developmental coaching.
• Identify training needs and development opportunities; create improvement plans.
• Onboard and integrate new team members; ensure readiness before field roles.
• Foster accountability, safety, and mission focus across the team.
• Coordinate team participation in events, exercises, and testing.
• Develop pre-event plans, timelines, and readiness checklists.
• Ensure briefing, equipment, and field readiness before departures.

Connaissances

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Operational planning

Field operations

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering / maritime operations / military science / instructional design / defense systems

Outils

USV systems familiarity

Command-and-control software

Description du poste

Blue Ops INC in the United States is seeking a Manager of Military Operations to lead and develop a team of Military Operations Specialists. You will translate program objectives into executable field plans and supervise on-site operations to ensure readiness and mission success.

You will coordinate across operations, training, engineering, and business administration, ensuring proper briefing, safety, and post-event debriefs.