Operations Manager

Priority Government Solutions (PGS) is seeking a high-performing Operations Manager to lead multi-site cemetery operations across Omaha National Cemetery (ONC) and Fort McPherson National Cemetery (FMNC) in Maxwell, Nebraska.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full operational accountability. You will oversee site foremen and field crews, ensuring all work consistently meets National Cemetery Administration (NCA) standards.

Each site is staffed with a Site Foreman (5+ years experience) and 4–8 crew members, adjusted seasonally. You are responsible for driving performance through these leaders and maintaining disciplined, inspection-ready operations at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full operational leadership across ONC and FMNC
• Directly manage and develop Site Foremen at each location
• Oversee field crews performing:
• Grounds maintenance
• Burial and interment operations
• Headstone setting, alignment, and correction
• Turf restoration and site upkeep
• Ensure 100% compliance with contract requirements and NCA standards
• Serve as primary point of contact with:
• Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
• Cemetery leadership and staff
• Conduct routine site inspections and quality control reviews
• Identify deficiencies and enforce immediate corrective action
• Oversee and maintain accurate documentation:
• Daily work reports
• Inspections
• Corrective actions
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and equipment utilization
• Maintain professional, organized, and inspection-ready operations at all times

Required Qualifications

10+ years experience in:

• Grounds maintenance / landscaping operations
• Public works or municipal operations
• Cemetery or facilities maintenance
• Strong computer skills are required—this role is not paper-based. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams for reporting, documentation, and communication
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar) to improve efficiency, problem-solving, and operational execution
• Proven experience leading leaders (foremen/supervisors)
• Strong operational leadership and accountability mindset
• 5+ years experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to perform in a high-accountability, standards-driven environment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NCA / VA cemetery operations
• Cemetery operations experience (interments, headstones, turf restoration)
• Military leadership experience (NCO or above)
• Experience working under federal contracts and inspections

Core Competencies

• Command-level leadership in the field
• Operational discipline and execution
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Professional communication with government stakeholders
• Decisive problem-solving under pressure
• Uses technology to run organized, transparent, and accountable operations
• Actively uses AI tools to increase speed, accuracy, and decision-making

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Completion of Culture Index assessment (after passing 2nd interview)
• Background check (required for federal site access)
• Drug screening (required by contract/s)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stable, long-term federal contract work
• High-impact leadership role
• Opportunity to build and lead strong field teams

Why Join PGS

This role is not for everyone and that’s by design. At Priority Government Solutions, we operate in environments where standards are non-negotiable, visibility is high, and execution is everything. The cemeteries we maintain are held to National Shrine standards, and there is no margin for mediocrity. If you are looking for a “job,” this is not it. If you are looking for ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to lead at a high level, keep reading. You will be responsible for operations across two federal cemetery sites. That means:

• You own the outcome—fully
• You lead experienced foremen and crews who rely on your direction
• You interface directly with federal representatives who expect excellence
• You are measured by what gets done, not intentions

There is nowhere to hide in this role. The work is visible. The standards are clear. The expectations are high.

We are looking for someone who:

• Sets the tone and raises the standard, not follows it
• Takes immediate action when something is off—no excuses
• Thrives under pressure and doesn’t need to be managed
• Holds themselves and others accountable without hesitation
• Understands that details matter and small misses are not acceptable

In return, PGS offers something most companies don’t:

• Real authority to run operations the right way
• Direct access to leadership and decision-making
• High trust, high autonomy environment
• Performance-based upside tied to results, not tenure
• The opportunity to build and lead a top-tier operation in a federal setting

Most importantly, this work matters. Every day, you are responsible for maintaining a place where families come to honor loved ones who served this country. That responsibility is real, and it demands a leader who respects it. If you are wired to lead, take ownership, and deliver at a high level. This is an opportunity to prove it. If not, this role will expose that quickly.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person