Facilities & Operations Manager

Modern Government Solutions

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Facilities & Operations Manager to oversee operations, readiness, and alignment of multiple sites supporting Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at Point Mugu Sea Range. In this role, you will ensure that office, lab, warehouse, and operational environments are fully configured to support engineering, logistics, and test activities in a dynamic, mission-driven setting. You'll coordinate maintenance, infrastructure, and compliance while partnering with program leadership to align facilities with evolving mission requirements and operational priorities. This role ensures facilities and infrastructure never limit execution, supporting RDT&E, prototyping, and test events across multiple locations. You'll manage vendors, resources, and risks while maintaining readiness and adaptability in dynamic environments where facilities directly impact mission success.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-8 years of experience in facilities management, site operations, or infrastructure support across multiple locations.
• Proven experience managing multiple facilities or operational sites, ensuring readiness and alignment with mission needs.
• Experience supporting warehouse operations and logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, safety standards, environmental requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and facility-related projects.
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and program leadership.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, mission-driven environments requiring adaptability and rapid reconfiguration of spaces and infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD programs, test ranges, or operational environments in dynamic, mission-driven settings.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements and regulatory compliance in controlled or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting RDT&E, prototype-driven programs, or rapidly evolving operational environments.
• Knowledge of facility security requirements, access control, and operations within controlled or secure environments.
• Experience with space planning, facility layout optimization, and configuration of environments to support engineering, logistics, and operational activities.
• Prior military or defense contractor experience supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and readiness of multiple facilities, including office spaces, labs, staging areas, and warehouse environments.
• Ensure facilities are configured to support engineering, logistics, and operational activities, including setup and reconfiguration for test events and program growth.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and sustainment of buildings, utilities, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including layout, organization, safety, and support to logistics activities.
• Align facilities and infrastructure with mission requirements, test schedules, and operational priorities in coordination with program leadership.
• Manage facility access, security coordination, and badging requirements in coordination with site authorities.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors, contractors, and facility support personnel supporting maintenance and operations.
• Track and manage facility-related budgets, costs, and resource requirements.
• Identify and mitigate facility-related risks, including infrastructure limitations and operational constraints.
• Maintain documentation related to facility layouts, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with logistics and program teams to optimize use of space, infrastructure, and facility resources.
• Operate across office, warehouse, and multi-site environments, traveling up to 20% to support facility operations, readiness, and program execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level