Operations and Sustainment Lead - (IOSL042126.1)

Cimarron•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking an Operations and Sustainment Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. They ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. Cimarron believes in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, and fosters a team environment through company communication, information meetings led by their President and CEO, and an Awards program.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
Active Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
10 or more years of full-time work experience.
5 or more years of directly related IT experience.
3 or more years of experience in a management or leadership position.
Strong technical understanding of enterprise IT principles, including scripting and networking in mixed Linux/Windows environments.
Hands-on experience with program-level responsibilities such as budget oversight, strategic planning, and performance reporting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science or a related field.
Hold an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
Current IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+).
Experience managing Control Accounts (CAM) or performing budget oversight on government contracts.
Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS).
Experience working on ground systems for space operations.
Experience with GitLab, Remedy, and Aspen is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct and mentor subordinate leads, providing clear strategic direction and holding them accountable for their team's performance.
Serve as the final point of escalation for programmatic and personnel conflicts, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet all mission and project requirements.
Oversee all Operations, Maintenance, and associated events within the mission network, to include installation, configuration, and verification of applications on Linux and Windows environments.
Collaborate with senior government counterparts, program managers, and engineering leadership to identify strategic requirements and timelines, ensuring the successful implementation of effective solutions.
Oversee implementation of comprehensive training plans for new employees.
Own and manage Control Accounts for specified sections under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and be ultimately responsible for all Task Order Status Report (TOSR) inputs for both the Sustainment and Operations Teams.
Oversee budget and procurement activities to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource availability.