Operations Manager

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Future Flight Service Program (FFSP) at the Ashburn facility. You will be accountable for operational outcomes and ensure compliance with FAA and Leidos requirements.

The role oversees staffing, union relations, shift planning, and performance metrics, coordinating with HRBP, QA, and facility management to deliver safe, efficient aeronautical information services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 8+ years supervising FFSP operations.
• US citizenship required.
• FFSP operations experience required.
• Eastern Service Area rating desired.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational and service outcomes of the Ashburn, VA facility.
• Identify procedures, operations, and equipment necessary for FFSP success.
• Directs day-to-day FFSP operations and staffing priorities with reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, promotions, and assignments in a unionized environment.
• Ensure facility compliance with FAA and Leidos Flight Services requirements.
• Oversee shift scheduling, staff assignments, and overtime fairness.
• Maintain relationships with HRBP, QA, and facility management.
• Monitor facilities and report issues to area facilities engineer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS + FFSP supervision

Masters + 6+ years or 4+ years leading teams

Job description

Operations Manager

Leidos is in search of an Operations Manager who will support the Future Flight Service Program (FFSP) at the Ashburn, VA Facility.

FFSP is an air traffic program that collects, processes and delivers aeronautical and meteorological information to promote safe and expeditious flight throughout the continental United States including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Accountable for operational and service outcomes of the Ashburn, VA facility.
• Identify procedures, operations, and equipment necessary for the success of FFSP.
• Service level performance, cost of facility operations, facility status, planning and directing all activities within the Ashburn, VA facility.
• Directs all aspects of day-to-day FFSP operations to include the integration of support functions with operations, setting staffing priorities and accomplishing required facility reporting.
• Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, training, promotion, work assignments, recognition, and disciplinary action in a unionized environment.
• Responsible for facility operational compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and Leidos Flight Services requirements.
• Direct the internal operations of the Ashburn facility to include:
  • Managing in a unionized environment- to include administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintaining a positive relationship with union representatives.
  • Assigning specialists to shift schedules to maintain the continuity of operations.
  • Assigning supervisors to shifts and setting the work schedules for the support staff.
  • Assuring employees are fairly assigned to shift schedules and overtime.
  • Develop and maintain working relationship with HRBP, QA, and other facility management.
  • Monitor facilities and equipment condition and status, report issues impacting operations to area facilities engineer.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS and 8+ years of relevant experience supervising or supporting Flight Service operations at an FFSP facility, or Masters with 6+ years, or prior relevant experience 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• US citizenship required.
• Current or previous Operations Manager or Air Operations Associate Manager with FFSP is required.
• Current or previous certification in all FFSP operational positions is required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Current Eastern Service Area rating is desired.

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Pay Range:

$116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Company Overview

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

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