Operations Manager- Security Clearance

Position: Operations Manager- 28543 with Security Clearance
Requisition Number: 28543 Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $91,862.00 - $ Security Clearance:
Top Secret Level of

Experience:

Management This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership at HII - Mission Technologies
HII's Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in:
* Know & Grow Your People - Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
* Build Relationships - Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
* Take Ownership - Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
* Customer First - Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
* Shape the Future - Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
* Act with Urgency - Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA. HII's Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026. Essential

Job Responsibilities
* Lead development, integration, and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program objectives.
* Oversee scheduling personnel, providing guidance, mentorship, and quality assurance across all scheduling activities.
* Establish, maintain, and manage schedule baselines, ensuring timely updates, risk identification, and schedule integrity throughout the program lifecycle.
* Conduct detailed schedule analyses, including critical path evaluation, task dependency mapping, and variance assessments to support program decision-making.
* Perform schedule health assessments using industry-standard metrics such as DCMA 14-point checks, BEI, CPLI, and SPI, and prepare associated reports.
* Support development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
* Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule alignment, integration of technical milestones, and synchronization of program activities.
* Lead and support operational planning for IT systems across globally distributed enterprise environments, ensuring continuity of operations and effective system performance.
* Develop, document, and implement detailed operational processes, configuration management procedures, and change control mechanisms for network and IT systems.
* Direct multidisciplinary teams during planned and unplanned operational activities, ensuring clear communication, task prioritization, and safe execution.
* Participate in design reviews, configuration audits, and technical evaluations to validate system baselines and ensure compliance with program requirements.
* Monitor enterprise IT and network systems for performance, identifying tuning, optimization, and risk mitigation opportunities.
* Manage complex and high-risk projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with program standards and customer expectations.
* Serve as an on-site leader at Fort Belvoir, VA, supporting customer engagement, daily operations, program reviews, and issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree allowed
* 5+ years integrated master schedule (IMS) experience with at least 2+ years leading scheduling personnel
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project (Server or Online)
* Demonstrated experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution of the IMS, including setup, baseline management and update/maintenance, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, task dependencies, and CDRL deliveries
* Experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check) and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.
* Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI
* Ability to work on-site as required voir, VA during normal business hours. Mgr Project Management I 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with…