SETA Lead & Operations Manager — DoD Hawaii Ops

Grimm Co; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

New Venture Research Corporation (NVRC) is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering and Technical Advisor (SETA) Lead & Operations Manager to direct on-island activities and manage our multi-disciplinary Hawaii team. This role serves as the local leader for physical infrastructure and personnel, coordinating with contractor and program officials across time zones.

The position oversees daily operations of critical defense sites, including facilities, security, and procurement, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; Master’s or executive leadership training preferred.
• 10+ years leading operations, program management, or cross-disciplinary technical teams in a DoD or federal contracting environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams (e.g., system administrators, engineers, security staff) of 15+ personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational direction, priority alignment, and mentorship for Hawaii-based staff.
• Oversee on-island site operations, facilities, electrical/HVAC, and site security.
• Direct local procurement and review site-specific hardware and material purchases.
• Host VIP site tours and brief senior defense leadership; coordinate with PMOs and program officials across time zones.
• Maintain transition documents, site survey records, and local logs for program continuity.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field

Job description

New Venture Research Corporation (NVRC) is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering and Technical Advisor (SETA) Lead & Operations Manager to direct on-island activities and manage our multi-disciplinary Hawaii team. This role serves as the local leader for physical infrastructure and personnel, coordinating with contractor and program officials across time zones.

The position oversees daily operations of critical defense sites, including facilities, security, and procurement, with a focus on