Atlas Technologies, a rapidly expanding company supporting the US Military and other Government entities, is seeking a passionate, flexible, highly motivated Operations Manager to join our group of Information Technology professionals. If you are comfortable in intense fast paced environments, can think on your feet, and excel in team-based collaborative efforts, then this may be the right fit for you.

Pay Band: $95,000-$155,000

Travel: Up to 20%

You Will:

• Support the government IPT lead (NIWC) and the senior leadership team in daily operations.
• Focus on managing internal operations within the IPT and streamlining processes and procedures ensuring the IPT meets all key internal deadlines on reporting, data calls, etc.
• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes. Work closely with technical experts/project leads to ensure timely completion of deliverables with focus on meeting project commitments and quality control.
• Represent multiple cross-functional and shared service teams to the IPT Leadership group, ensuring you are championing their challenges to drive quick resolutions.
• Define, communicate, and deliver on project milestones, deliverables, and service levels
• Expert in Problem Framing and driving solutions towards results.
• Mentor and foster professional growth and development of team members
• Participate in key meetings regarding new business opportunities and assist in opportunity evaluations and proposal efforts
• Oversee a variety of teams, synergizing them to mission success
• Practice, instill, and implement Atlas' core values, vision, and goals to maximize the contribution to the company's key product and service offerings
• Provide leadership, guidance, and demonstrate a mature project management approach in managing technology projects
• Work with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their issues, and/or exceed their expectations
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.

You Have:

• US Citizenship
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance
• Have a high-level understanding of how government contracting is executed.
• Experience with requirements gathering and creating requirements traceability matrices or functional requirements documents.
• Work directly for the IPT Lead to assist in managing daily operations.
• Continual development of procedures and products ensuring the IPT is well poised to efficiently operate.
• Provide management and leadership to various teams through training, communication, feedback and regular interaction with team members.
• Make observations of and communicate business risks and opportunities to the IPT Lead.
• Assists and/or provides solutions to project problems.
• Experience with POAMs, the creation of, and more so being able to analyze to effect change where/when needed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strategic thinking ability
• Minimum 5+years’ project management experience within DoD/DHS contracting environment, managing risk, cost, schedule, and performance.
• 8-10 years’ experience serving as a team lead or in a leadership position coordinating tasking with a multitude of team members.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience seeing a project through to completion from requirements to deployment and experience working with customers
• Expertise within Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentations.
• Strong financial mind; expertise in developing and managing complex budgets.
• Experience with process improvement and process mapping.
• Superior attention to detail
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Servant-leadership mentality
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, preferred. Other and non- degree are acceptable with commensurate experience
• Min. eight (8) years’ experience leading and growing a highly technical workforce
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (exceptions made for experience or degree)

We'd Be Impressed If You Had:

• A Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with US Coast Guard and/or US Navy projects and programs
• In depth technical knowledge on US Navy or USCG C5I Systems.

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

“Atlas Tech has the culture, trust, and fairness that you expect of the best of communities. I feel lucky to be part of their amazing journey of growth as a standout organization.” - Syed

“You are not just a number here at Atlas. I have been with Atlas for over 13 years now I can say that Atlas displays a genuine interest in its employees. This is evidenced in its commitment to mentoring every employee and providing educational paths for each employee’s personal and professional growth within the company.” - Ian