Overview

OPERATIONS MANAGER (SIOP-2024-20590):

Bowhead seeks an Operations Manager to join our team in providing program management support in a broad range of services to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and assisting our US Navy clients in the execution of the SIOP mission. SIOP is chartered with modernizing the infrastructure at four public shipyards in Pearl Harbor HI, Puget Sound WA, Kittery ME, and Portsmouth VA. This position is in support of the Washington Navy Yard.

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager manages general activities of an organization's operations in a specific area. Develops and implements company policies and procedures as well as ensures compliance with these procedures. Evaluates and enhances current operational systems. Prepares reports and audits to monitor and improve operations effectiveness. May coordinate communication between different functions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a senior manager or head of unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Extensive knowledge of department processes

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide project management support to assist the SIOP Shipyard Department with schedules, budget and cost estimating, risk, tracking deliverables, and quality management;

• Provide master planning, studies, and project development support;

• Support the development of the shipyard’s Integrated Master Schedule for Area Development Plans. Support schedule-focused meetings with internal and external stakeholders and, as required, conduct what-if analysis and develop / recommend courses of action.

• Support Shipyard Department administrative and management duties and responsibilities including but not limited to: strategic communications, information technology, financial analysis, workforce analysis, milestone ceremonies, and workforce culture and reporting;

• Advise and draft development, direction and continuity of policies, programs and operations of the SIOP Field Office;

• Assist with formulating, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of organization operating policies, regulations and procedures;

• Assist Shipyard leadership in maintaining continuous awareness of overall organization activities and advising leadership on matters of concern;

• Assist in identifying and prioritizing actions requiring final decision-making authority of senior leadership;

• Provide external and internal liaison regarding programmatic and administrative issues;

• Develop long range plans consistent with the strategic vision of the organization while exercising a high degree of originality and judgment;

• Establish, evaluate and maintain a method for determining, prioritizing and tracking employee workload, schedules and major assignments;

• Assist in establishing and tracking appropriate metrics to demonstrate individual and team performance;

• Develop and champion innovative ideas to improve the organization and create an environment that fosters innovation and continuous process improvement;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years(5) years professional experience managing and support of Naval operations

• Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-20590

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-DC-Washington

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A