Operations Manager (Top Secret Clearance)

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead O&M and Facilities Management for a large-scale federal contract in the Charleston area. The role requires directing personnel, managing resources, and ensuring contract success in a secure government environment.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in O&M/FM, 5+ years managing large facilities, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in O&M, Facilities Management, or related services.
• Minimum 5 years managing services for large-scale facilities or government installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for contract performance and service delivery.
• Direct and manage contractor personnel to meet mission objectives.
• Deploy labor resources, tools, and materials to support operations.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, safety, and security requirements.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and leadership on priorities.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Facilities/Engineering/Construction/Business

Job description

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Full Time Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2066

Mission

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services.

*****THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*****

Job Description

Operations Manager to lead and oversee Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Facilities Management activities supporting a large-scale federal facilities contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing personnel, managing resources, and ensuring all contract requirements are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with customer expectations. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience managing complex facility operations, workforce planning, and resource allocation within secure government environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational leadership for contract performance and service delivery.
• Direct and manage contractor personnel to ensure mission and contract objectives are met.
• Exercise authority to deploy labor resources, tools, materials, equipment, and parts as necessary to support operational requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance programs, and service delivery activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, safety, and security requirements. Coordinate with government stakeholders and internal leadership to address operational priorities and emerging requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, scheduling, and operational readiness across the supported facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Associate's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent technical training, military training, trade school education, and/or industry-recognized certifications.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Facilities Management, or related operational support services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing services for large-scale facilities, campuses, complex operations, or government installations .

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operational resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of facilities operations, maintenance programs, workforce management, and resource planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence community, or other secure government facilities.
• Professional certifications related to facilities management, operations management, project management, or building systems.
• Experience managing large contracts, service-level agreements, and performance-driven environments.