Operations Manager

Amentum, a large government contractor, supporting the US government and military around the world, is seeking an Operations Manager to support a program in the Pax River, MD area.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Works directly for the Program Manager to oversee the planning and execution of all projects.
• Works closely with the customer to identify requirements and develop solutions.
• Responsible for producing a plan that captures the overall cost of each project and creating a schedule that maximizes the efficient use of external resources, internal labor, and contracted labor.
• Works closely with the end users and customers to de-conflict local resource constraints, environmental difficulties and political concerns.
• Fully responsible for all aspects of each project that includes, but is not limited to: system architecture development, equipment lists, procurement, material preparation to include system build, packaging for shipment, shipping, destination coordination for receiving, destination coordination for storage and onward movement, destination procurement for installation resources to include materials and labor, site preparation, installation of sensors and hardware, installation of system components, as-built diagrams, site acceptance, and end-user follow up through the completion of the project.
• Management for each installation may include but is not limited to: installation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) receivers and antennas, radars, Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) receivers and antennas, security cameras, surveillance cameras, VHF/HF communications sets, microwave communications systems, satellite communications systems, domain awareness systems that include workstations, servers, and monitors, generator sets, renewable energy systems, etc.
• Installations of sensor systems require conducting work on towers and buildings and could involve the use of heavy equipment for site preparation.
• Manage project managers, technicians, and sub-contractors to complete projects.
• Because of extensive knowledge of the system may perform duties as trainer for sensor system installations and maintenance.

EDUCATION

• Degree and experience must be in engineering, computer science or other technical field.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of five years managing complex technical projects.
• Must also have a minimum of 3 years managing projects related to installing sensor systems in remote overseas locations with minimal infrastructure, unreliable power, and extreme environmental conditions
• Experience must include experience in installing each of the sensor types listed above, must include tower climbing experience and be certified as a competent climber, must have basic electric understanding and experience running power to complex equipment from various types of generator systems, must have experience working with overseas 240v power systems.
• Must have experience in conducting site preparations for sensor installations.
• Must have demonstrated project management skills that show ability to monitor and control costs and meet aggressive schedules in challenging environments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• US driver's license and passport with ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as needed for Program business
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans