Operations Manager; Remote

Koniag Operations Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Operations Manager with a Top-Secret Clearance to support KOS and our government customer.
This is a Remote opportunity. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Operations Services is looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self‑motivated individual to perform the duties of Operations Manager for a large government facilities Operations and Maintenance IDIQ contract.

The Operations Manager will manage all internal and external O&M contractors and field service organizations to provide management oversight and direction to successfully perform system repairs, inspections, site visits, service calls and system commissioning. The operations manager shall have the authority to commit the Contractor’s labor force and the use of resources (tools, materials, parts, and other materials) to meet the overall requirements of the contract.

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance schedules, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Analyze operational data to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Oversee and direct Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans based on equipment criticality and manufacturer recommendations.
• Prioritize work orders, assign tasks to maintenance technicians, and track progress to ensure timely completion.
• Manage spare parts inventory, including ordering, tracking, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, including performance evaluations, training, and development.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and proactive problem‑solving within the maintenance team.
• Prepare and manage the O&M budget, including cost control measures and expense tracking.
• Identify potential cost‑saving opportunities related to maintenance activities and equipment upgrades.
• Generate regular reports on operational performance, maintenance metrics, and safety compliance to senior management.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze best practices in industry for system operations.
• Ensure full compliance of warranty and services obligations, including contract and warranty administration, and site operations and maintenance.
• Participate in the development of advanced solutions to maintain state‑of‑the‑art methods.
• Drives continuous improvements and best practices in O&M, including creating and driving the O&M cost reduction roadmap.
• Interface regularly with project owner, energy off‑taker, project financier and others to deliver enhanced customer satisfaction, communication, and reporting.
• Work closely with outside resources to resolve long term systemic plant performance issues to resolve root cause.
• Prioritization day to day O&M departmental tasks, delegate and accomplish goals through others with strong leadership and management experience.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

• The Operations Manager shall hold a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent school’s training/certifications.
• Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience related CFS support services and/or Facilities management, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing such services to large facilities or operations of about $15 million annually.
• Must possess a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.