Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Join the Leidos Digital Modernization (DigiMod) team in accelerating information technology in a changing world where we make a difference by modernizing critical networks for our government and commercial customers.
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We are in search of an Operations Manager to join our Air Force Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program. As an Operations Manager, you will interface with the Program Manager and Operations Customer counterparts, and Site Leads at each of the BIM Space Force Bases. The Operations Manager will have overall responsibility of the Operations across the program, to include base operations and a Network Operation Center (NOC). This position is responsible for providing expertise and guidance for network operations, ensuring that operations requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded. The Operations Manager will support the deployment team as each base’s network infrastructure is modernized, and will ensure a smooth transition of modernized enterprise solutions into base operations.
Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background sufficient to understand the Government's requirements, and work closely with the Government and Leidos leadership to facilitate effective planning and accomplishment of mission objectives in a timely manner.
In addition to developing solutions, you will help the Government customer understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical capabilities, features and transformation strategies and engage in proof of concepts.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage a team of deployed site leads at 10+ Space Force bases.
Oversee NOC operations.
Track and report on operations-related SLAs.
Engage the client, where applicable, in the base operations process to ensure mission requirements are met
Review new and existing SOPs for compliance with mission and operations requirements.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the Space Force Customer and Leidos operations teams.
Coordinate with the site leads to communicate requirements to the Leidos engineering team.
Develop and facilitate training of the operations team on newly deployed equipment.
Host site lead sessions and act as a conduit with the program leadership team
Oversee the project lifecycle for infrastructure and technology changes, with emphasis on operational impacts
Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals
Lead a team of Leidos employees and subcontractors. Responsible for defining the team’s direction and ensuring that individual and team goals align with the organization and customer mission.
Provide guidance, support, and resources to help team members succeed and feel motivated to contribute their best work.
Foster an environment of employee growth and development, promoting continuous learning and provide opportunities for skill enhancement.
Responsible for team staffing activities, as well as addressing performance concerns, resolving disputes or disagreements within the team.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in a technical field and at least 8 years of prior managerial experience or Masters with at least 6 years of prior managerial experience.
Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Experience managing information systems and network operations programs
Extensive experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams
Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and people skills
Demonstrate poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations.
Must have experience in operation of large communications networks
Must have an active Secret security clearance and be a US Citizen.
Must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications within 60 days:
SecurityX / CASP+
CCNA
CCNP Security
CCSP
GCED
GCIA
GCLD
GDSA
GFACT
Preferred Experience:
Experience implementing the ITIL methodology and an associated certification.
Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Space Force Customer, and/or prior military experience
Prior technical roles within similar organizations with growing duties and responsibilities
Clearance Required:
Must be a US Citizen and have at a minimum a Secret clearance
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Original Posting:August 6, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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