Operations Manager

The Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Operations Manager (SOM) to serve as a key member of the Division leadership team. Reporting directly to the Division Leader, the SOM provides strategic administrative, business, and operational leadership in support of Division and Group management.

As the Staff Operations Manager, you will lead and provide oversight to a team of administrative and professional staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and mission-focused culture. Serving as a trusted advisor to Division leadership, you will be a partner to drive tactical decision-making, optimize business operations, and advance operational excellence across the organization.

Working closely with the Assistant Laboratory Director (ALD) Staff Operations Manager, you will provide strategic guidance on operational, policy, administrative, and workforce matters that support Division objectives and mission success.

The SOM serves as a principal liaison between Division leadership and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring leaders are equipped with the information and operational support necessary to effectively manage the Division. You will coordinate responses to institutional requests, action items, and data calls; provide guidance on operational and administrative matters; and conduct analyses that support informed decision‑making, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Division.

In partnership with Human Resources and financial professionals, the SOM supports workforce planning, personnel actions, budget management, and Division space oversight. The position also leads process improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and support the successful execution of the Division's mission. The SOM's contributions will play a critical role in advancing Division priorities and enabling mission success.

As a member of the ALDW SOM team, the SOM will collaborate with peer SOMs across the Directorate to advance shared objectives, exchange effective practices, and address common operational challenges.

Demonstrated success leading administrative and professional staff through effective team building, mentorship, and employee development. Proven ability to cultivate a collaborative, high-performing work environment by fostering professional growth, strengthening team engagement, and addressing organizational challenges. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and organizational objectives.

Advanced knowledge and proven expertise in managing administrative, business, and operational activities across areas including safety, security, financial management, human resources, strategic planning, resource management, space coordination, and procurement. Demonstrated ability to effectively balance competing priorities while maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently establish priorities, manage competing demands, and successfully execute complex assignments in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated dependability, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to advancing organizational objectives and supporting mission success.

Advanced experience in decision-making, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions. Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing innovative business practices that enhance organizational performance and effectiveness.

Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, foster collaboration, build consensus, and effectively engage with personnel, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels. Proven experience preparing executive-level correspondence, reports, presentations, briefings, procedures, and strategic communications, while effectively influencing outcomes, resolving complex issues, and supporting organizational objectives.

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Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an…