Operations Manager

Akima; Jolon (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in California seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate strategic activities on-site in Jolon. You will oversee policies, budgets, calendars, and staffing to ensure mission readiness and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have extensive facilities/maintenance leadership, strong knowledge of defense-related tools, and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams. Competitive benefits and a stable, mission-driven environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in facilities operations, logistics or maintenance.
• 6 of the 10 years must have been in a supervisory or management role, overseeing the performance of logistical operations and maintenance.
• Have general knowledge of GCSS-A, LOGSA and FEDLOG.
• Have general knowledge of LIW and the different applications associated with it.
• Be proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word, and proper email etiquette.
• Must have the ability to supervise and motivate subordinates to attain stated objectives.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Must be US Citizen to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a CAC.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates operational strategies.
• Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports, records, and data required for plan activities.
• Develops and implements policies, practices, procedures, and operating goals.
• Approves and allocates resources based on business priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Understands, leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified calendars, budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

Skills

Facilities operations

Leadership

Project management

GCSS-A

LOGSA

FEDLOG

LIW

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

US Citizenship

CAC

Driver's license

Tools

Soft skills

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for an operations Manager to work in Jolon, California. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates operational strategies. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports, records, and data required for plan activities. Develops and implements policies, practices, procedures, and operating goals. Approves and allocates resources based on business priorities. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Performs complex tasks typically following established processes. Understands, leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified calendars, budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in facilities operations, logistics or maintenance related work.
• 6 of the 10 years must have been in a supervisory or management role, overseeing the performance of logistical operations and maintenance.
• Have general knowledge of GCSS-A, LOGSA and FEDLOG.
• Have general knowledge of LIW and the different applications associated with it.
• Be proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word, and proper email etiquette.
• Must have the ability to supervise and motivate subordinates to attain stated objectives.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Must be US Citizen to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a CAC.

Specialized Areas Of Performance

• Knowledge of labor and cost tracking.
• Understanding of government contracts, correspondence, reports, and records.
• Prior experience working with and managing a unionized workforce.
• Customer service experience.
• Good presentation/public speaking skills.

Job ID

2026-25267

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$95,000-$105,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee

you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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