Senior Operations Manager

Saalex Corp.; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock options

Job summary

Saalex Corporation seeks a Senior Operations Manager for onsite leadership in Saint Inigoes, MD. The role leads cross-functional teams across multiple sites, ensuring contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements include 10+ years in related roles, with at least 5 years in engineering/technical management with DoD programs and production facility management. Secret-level experience is a plus. Onsite work location in Maryland.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roles similar to this Senior Operations Manager.
• At least 5 years in engineering/technical management with Navy or DoD programs.
• At least 5 years in production facility management.
• Experience providing executive-level leadership for contract performance and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
• Experience interfacing with senior Government leadership and delivering briefings.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of authority for the entire contracted effort.
• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for overall contract execution.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.
• Direct cross-functional teams and subordinate managers across multiple operational sites.
• Establish program goals, procedures, and operational direction to support successful program performance.
• Manage contractual and financial aspects of the program.
• Serve as the primary strategic interface with senior Government leadership.
• Deliver high-level briefings on program status, milestones, and overall performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Contract performance management

DoD program experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical/Business

Associate degree + 12 years experience

HS Diploma or GED + 14 years experience

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Saint Inigoes, MD. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services, and Information Technology Services.

Position Type: Full-Time/Contingent on award

Salary: $135K-$200K (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions

• Act as the single point of authority for the entire contracted effort.
• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for overall contract execution.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.
• Direct cross-functional teams and subordinate managers across multiple operational sites.
• Establish program goals, procedures, and operational direction to support successful program performance.
• Manage contractual and financial aspects of the program.
• Serve as the primary strategic interface with senior Government leadership.
• Deliver high-level briefings on program status, milestones, and overall performance.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing work aligned with the functional responsibilities of the role.
• At least 5 years of the required experience must be in engineering or technical management with the U.S. Navy or other DoD programs.
• At least 5 years of the required experience must be in production facility management.
• Experience providing executive-level leadership and oversight for contract performance, financial execution, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and subordinate managers across multiple operational sites.
• Experience interfacing with senior Government leadership and delivering high-level program briefings.

Desired

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Prior experience supporting DoD programs.
• Demonstrated background overseeing multi-site operations, program milestones, and cross-functional execution.
• Strong background in contract performance, financial management, and customer-facing program leadership.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technical, or Business discipline and 10 years of experience OR Associates degree and 12 years of experience OR HS Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience required.

Security Clearance

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan