Operations Manager

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to NAVAIR PMA-275. This individual will support service delivery as well as grow our line of business. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who promotes collaboration and embraces learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Act as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort. 
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues. 
• Oversee contractor execution of the contract requirements. 
• Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in the business development cycle. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience managing a workforce in a DoD Program Office. 
• In-depth knowledge of overall NAVAIR and non-NAVAIR acquisition and acquisition management to work with various customers to understand their needs in acquisition/requirements management and execution management; budget and finance; data management; and workflow scheduling. 
• Project management skills and experience collaborating with teams. Experience working in or with federal government and/or military is required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Ability to apply stylistic and grammatical standards to a variety of content types.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to work under pressure and sometimes after core business hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working across teams. Willingness to share expertise with others and give and receive honest feedback.

Education and Experience: MA/MS degree and over 10 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description preferred; or a Bachelor's degree and 12 years experience allowed.

Location:  Patuxent River, Maryland  

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.