Senior Operations Manager (DASW S&T PP)
About The Position
QinetiQ US is a leading defense and national security company delivering mission-led innovation for the U.S. government’s most urgent challenges and needs. We draw on decades of global expertise and American ingenuity to provide advanced mission operations, space enterprise applications, engineering dominance, robotics and autonomous systems, cyber solutions, along with ISR capabilities. QinetiQ US specializes in translating complex requirements into rapid, reliable services and solutions that address multi-domain threats across land, air, sea, and space. QinetiQ US is looking for highly skilled professionals specialized in support services to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). These services will also support the (1) Under Secretary of Defense/Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD/DUSD(R&E)) Front Office; (2) the Offices of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) for Science and Technology (S&T), Mission Capabilities (MC), and Critical Technologies (CT); and (3) Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD). The Operations Manager (Streamline Business Process) will oversee and manage the daily operations focusing on improving overall performance and achieving strategic goals. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a management or technical discipline (e.g., Science, Mathematics, or Engineering field) is required. At the discretion of the Government, four (4) years of specialized experience, including military or industry experience, may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.
- Advanced program management education or certification is preferable.
- Ten (10) years of experience as a Operations Manager.
- Must have a Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance for all tasks and maintain eligibility for the life of their tenure on this contract.
- Demonstrated experience providing timely and high-quality support to Executive-level Principals in a complex and fast-paced environment requiring a high-degree of critical thinking, initiative, problem solving, and professional judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced program management education or certification is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing existing operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Developing and implementing quality assurance programs, monitor product or service quality, and ensure adherence to established standards.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance team effectiveness and engagement.
- Contribute to the development and execution of long-term operational strategies aligned with broader OUSD(R&E) goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance, analyze data, and generate reports for senior management.
- Identify potential operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Provide key organizational and knowledge management (KM) functions valuate staffing analysis and implement process change and efficiencies necessary for the timely completion of all tasks and assignments.
- Analyze relevant programs and projects against established goals and objectives within the OUSD(R&E) organization
- Lead project, initiative, major work effort planning and management
- Facilitate decision support documents to senior Government client
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
