Business Operations Manager

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Oversee daily business operations for a growing government contractor, coordinating HR, accounting, contracts administration, compliance, proposals, facilities, corporate administration, and business development support. Improve processes, mitigate operational risks, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and foster accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.
Summary Generated by Built In

GaN is seeking an experienced, hands-on Business Operations Manager, located in Huntsville, AL, to oversee our day-to-day operations. The successful candidate is a proactive, resourceful leader who enjoys solving problems and helping a growing organization scale successfully and is comfortable with rolling up their sleeves to help execute day-to-day operational needs. We’re looking for a candidate who has a successful small business operations track record!



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage GaN's daily business operations ensuring efficient execution across all functional areas.
  • Manage and coordinate core business functions, including:
    • Human Resources
    • Accounting and financial operations
    • Government contracts administration and compliance
    • Proposal development and capture efforts
    • Facilities management and office operations
  • Business development support.
  • Corporate administration.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
  • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.



Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong understanding, experience, and successful execution of all core business functions, including HR, contracts, accounting, facilities, proposals, and corporate operations for a small business of 50-200 people.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible operations or business management experience.
  • Experience working for a federal government contractor or DoW contractor.
  • Demonstrated experience improving business processes and implementing operational best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business management systems.
  • Demonstrated successful experience working in a small or growing government contracting business.
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government contract administration.
  • Experience supporting proposal development and capture efforts.
  • Knowledge of DCAA-compliant accounting environments and government contracting business practices.

Special Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have Security Clearance.

Geeks and Nerds is an innovative technology company that encourages ingenuity, defies the norm, fosters teamwork, and defines the future for our community and nation. We are an Employee-Owned company which means our dedicated team members are also the owners of Geeks and Nerds. When you join GaN, you are not an employee; you are the future owner of Geeks and Nerds.


Come join the company that develops innovative solutions that makes a positive difference in our community and nation. Come join the exceptionally talented and dedicated co-owners. Join a company of significance!


GaN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classifications. GaN Corporation participates in E-Verify.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing HR, contracts, accounting, facilities, proposals, and corporate operations for a small business of 50–200 people
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible operations or business management experience
  • Experience working for a federal government contractor or Department of War contractor
  • Demonstrated experience improving business processes and implementing operational best practices
  • Leadership, organizational, and project management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business management systems
  • Successful experience working in a small or growing government contracting business
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government contract administration
  • Experience supporting proposal development and capture efforts
  • Knowledge of DCAA-compliant accounting environments and government contracting business practices
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Security clearance
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The Company
HQ: Irvine
102 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

GaN Corporation (dba "Geeks and Nerds"​) is an employee-owned, Huntsville-based technology company that provides technical and management services to government and commercial customers in the areas of Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, Software Engineering, and Information Technology. We are a nationally recognized company for our innovation (2012 Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Technology Business of the Year, 2013 IEEE and HASBAT Professional of the Year), leadership and customer service (2012-2016 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Top 100 Small Businesses in the U.S.). Our passionate employees, innovative culture, in-depth knowledge, and experience are a guaranteed recipe for highly successful programs for our customers (2009-2012 Inc. 500 Top 10 Fastest Growing Government Contractor in Alabama).

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