Senior Facility Operations Manager, 24/7 Data Center

U.S. Geological Survey; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist for the EROS facility near Sioux Falls, SD. You will lead a team responsible for day-to-day operations, long-term planning, safety, and security to keep the data center mission-ready.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractor activities, managing an annual budget, and guiding multi-year plans for maintenance and energy resilience. Travel up to 1–2 nights per month may be required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or national status is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations, infrastructure management, physical security, and environmental safety compliance.
• Coordinate contractor work and ensure work meets standards of adequacy.
• Manage 24/7 data center operations and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Develop and execute the annual operating budget; review cost estimates and funding.

Skills

Budget

Project Management

Technical Competence

Leadership

Job description

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist for the EROS facility near Sioux Falls, SD. You will lead a team responsible for day-to-day operations, long-term planning, safety, and security to keep the data center mission-ready.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractor activities, managing an annual budget, and guiding multi-year plans for maintenance and energy resilience. Travel up to 1–2 nights per month may be required.