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Senior Operations Manager

A. Harold and Associates
  • Maryland
    5 days ago

    Job Description

     
    Senior Operations Manager
     
    This position is awaiting contract award.
     
    We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Operations Manager, designated as Key Personnel, to direct contract performance and operational execution for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.
     
    In this high-visibility leadership role, you will serve as the principal administrator and overall authority for the contracted effort.
     
    You will act as the primary interface to Government authorities, driving technical excellence, optimal resource allocation, and strategic risk management to support critical heavy-lift naval aviation platforms.
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Act as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the entire contracted effort, ensuring all contract deliverables strictly meet corporate and government performance standards.
    • Serve as the principal point of contact and liaison to Government program authorities on all high-level technical, program, and project management challenges.
    • Direct, evaluate, and monitor contractor execution of all performance metrics, Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, and operational milestones.
    • Manage the strategic acquisition, allocation, and employment of program/project resources, including personnel staffing, budgeting, and asset deployment.
    • Proactively identify project risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and establish streamlined operational workflows to maintain schedule and technical integrity.
     Qualifications:
    • Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
    • Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
    • Over 10 years of progressive experience in defense program management, military operations, or contract administration performing the functional duties described above.
    • Exceptional executive leadership capabilities, advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the elite communication presence required to brief senior military and civilian stakeholders.
    Preferred Experience:
    • 3+ years of direct experience managing and overseeing the day-to-day program execution of contract support services specifically within NAVAIR Program Offices (PMAs).
     
    Export Control Requirements
    A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.
    Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.
    Applicants Requiring Assistance
    A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at (904) 770-0735.
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMaryland
    IndustryAccounting and Auditing Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded2000
    Websitehttp://www.aha-llc.com/about.html

    Benefits

    Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance

    About Company

    Our values are not just how we conduct our work as a company or as individuals, but how we live our lives. All of us at AHA act with INTEGRITY and are accountable for upholding the highest levels of honesty, behavior, and respect.

    We are committed to long-lasting relationships built on trust and confidence through COMMUNICATING effectively, listening and understanding our clients’ needs, and delivering solutions on time.

    We each take responsibility to ensure all of our products and services provided are the absolute best in QUALITY when they are delivered.

    Our LEADERSHIP is passionate about building successful teams – not only within our company, but with our clients, stakeholders, and partners to improve the way things are done.

    Most importantly, AHA takes pride in having diverse, innovative, and talented PEOPLE who love to be challenged and who are focused on performing.

    Skills

    • Acquisition Strategyunmatched
    • Acquisitions Managementunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Standardsunmatched
    • Heavy Liftingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Military Operationsunmatched
    • Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)unmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched

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