Senior Government Operations Lead; Part-Time

Position: Senior Government Contract Operations Lead (Part-Time)
Location: China Lake

The General and Operations Manager serves as Key Personnel on the Administrative Services contract supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Corporate Business and Analysis Group (CBA). This is a senior-level, part-time management position responsible for overseeing all contractor task orders, personnel, and training activities performed under the contract.

This position operates strictly within a non-personal services framework per FAR 37.104. The General and Operations Manager directs contractor employees and manages day-to-day operations independently of Government supervision. The incumbent ensures all work is performed in accordance with contractor-developed processes and documented procedures, guards against any appearance of personal services, and serves as the primary interface between the contractor organization and the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
* This position part-time and is contingent upon contract award.
* Responsibilities Contract & Task Order Management Oversee all contractor task orders issued under the Administrative Services contract, ensuring timely and quality delivery of all deliverables.

Designate a Project Manager or Contractor Lead for each Task Order who will serve as the primary point of contact for receiving and managing work requirements from the Government.

Participate in the Government’s Work Acceptance Process (WAP) at the Task Order level to ensure all work assignments are properly initiated, tracked, and accepted.

Review incoming work requests, assign work to contractor personnel, establish priorities, and manage task completion.

Ensure contractor personnel do not receive task assignments directly from Government personnel except for minor clarifications needed to complete assigned work.

Personnel Management Supervise, direct, and evaluate all contractor personnel performing work under the contract;
Government personnel shall not perform these functions.

Provide qualified personnel capable of assuming duties at contract award; coordinate and fund all contractor-side training.

Coordinate Government-required training (e.g., OPSEC, CUI handling, Records Management) through the contractor’s supervisory chain in coordination with the COR.Ensure all personnel maintain required security clearances and accesses commensurate with their position requirements (minimum Secret for most roles; minimum favorable Tier 1 (T1) investigation for all personnel with unclassified system access).Guard against any actions that are personal services in nature or that give the perception of personal services, consistent with FAR 37.104 and paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.Reporting

& Documentation Oversee preparation and submission of the Monthly Progress and Financial Status Report (CDRL A001), including work accomplished, monthly and cumulative man-hour labor costs by labor category, and travel costs.

Oversee development and delivery of the Transition Out Strategy Report (Phase-Out Plan, CDRL A002), including employee information, clearance data, certifications, and a plan of action with milestones.

Oversee the Travel Report process (CDRL A003), ensuring all travel requests are submitted to the COR at least five (5) working days in advance with required traveler details and cost estimates.

Operations & Schedule Management Ensure adequate staffing coverage during normal working hours (Mon–Thu and non-flex Fridays, 0700–1700) in alignment with the NAWCWD 4/5/9 compressed work schedule.

Make decisions regarding alternate worksite and telework arrangements, ensuring continued contract performance and compliance with applicable cost accounting standards;
Government will not fund telework infrastructure.

Coordinate contractor response during installation closures (holidays, severe weather, security events) in accordance with company policy and Contracting Officer direction.

Ensure all subcontractors and consultants are clearly briefed on, and comply with, all provisions of the SOW.Security Oversight Ensure contractor personnel comply with all personnel and information security requirements including NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), SECNAVINST 5510.36B, DoDI…