Operations Manager

Lawelawe Defense Inc • Chantilly, VA

2d • $120,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Operations Manager will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior management, strengthen operational excellence, and support critical federal missions. By joining our team, you will contribute to an organization where business success directly supports Native Hawaiian families, communities, and cultural heritage. If you are an experienced operations leader who values accountability, collaboration, and purpose-driven growth, we invite you to bring your expertise to Lawelawe Defense.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience in operations and growth of a Native Hawaiian/Alaskan tribal 8(a) organization.
• Manage, plan, direct and coordinate operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• Ten years of related experience required.
• Top Secret/Sensitive (TS/SCI) clearance

Nice To Haves

• M.B.A. preferred.
• Certification through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
• Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
• Determines labor needs to meet production goals.
• Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
• Assists with, or prepares and updates, organization’s operations manual and policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Works with Senior Management to hire and train new employees.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.
• We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.

What This Job Offers

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