Systems Engineering MGR, OPS

SUMMARY

BSPS, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Operations Manager for overseeing Engineering, Test, Operational Support, and other associated DOD program requirements. Responsible for ensuring success of ongoing projects and procuring new work to grow Engineering, Test, and Operational IT and Satellite based engineering operations and other lines of business as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the incubation and growth of the BSPS Engineering, Test, and System Development lines of business with DOD partners
• Serve as Operations Manager overseeing DoD Test and Evaluation and all other Engineering projects
• Serve as senior contractor representative to government customers and lead teams of stakeholders
• Assist DoD customers in developing an Integrated Test & Evaluation and Engineering Solutions Strategies
• Subject Matter Expert overseeing the following operations:
  • Planning & execution of major DoD Test Events and other Engineering requirements as necessary
  • Develop and coordinate growth plans that include specific objectives, procedures, schedules, resource requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Develop and lead special projects for customers as required
  • Run Formal Test and evaluation events, which potentially result in Fielding Decisions
  • Report, validate, and prioritize Deficiency Reports
  • Ensure that version upgrades and urgent modifications receive appropriate testing in accordance with customer requirements
• Support planning, execution, analysis, and reporting on program activities
• Oversee development of documentation to include test plans and strategies, quick look, and final reports
• Develop and conduct weekly In-Progress Review Meetings as required
• Develop and implement integration architectures spanning multiple classified networks, voice and data requirements, and Joint Data Link/radar/satellite data netting
• Monitor overall operational readiness to include System and Network uptime and availability as required
• Design events focused on Joint Mission Environment, and Live-Virtual-Constructive capabilities.
• Oversee the development & implement data collection capabilities to include video/voice and truth and perception data.
• Responsible for out briefing all events, and briefing stakeholders, customers, and visitors
• Ensure Measures of Performance and Effectiveness within system capability thresholds and objectives
• Ensure training is within standard

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET Clearance
• Bachelor Degree in Electronic Systems Technology and Business Administration fields
• 10 years’ experience with cyber, IT, and satellite concepts, practices, and procedures.
• 10 years’ experience in the field or in a related area.
• 10 years of proven working experience in project management
• 8 years’ experience developing comprehensive project plans
• 8 years’ experience developing and tracking budgets

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Familiarity with cyber, IT, data, intel, space and SATCOM offices
• Experience with JWICS, data, AI, data, and DEVSECOPS in the broader DOD space domain

Preferred

• Experience delivering cyber, data, and missile defense services across US Space Force.
• Experience developing cyber resource strategies, mapped out future cyber squadrons to defend space programs.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires and supervises direct reports.
• Reviews employee performance and ability to meet customer requirements.
• Overall program and project performance including operational and financial success

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)