Site Manager Job Springfield area,Virginia USA,Management

Site Manager

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. is preparing for an exciting federal contract opportunity and is looking to identify skilled professionals who want to make an impact. If you have experience in managing the daily activities of an organization's contractor operations, implementing policies and procedures, and initiatives to ensure efficient operations, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing contractor operations supporting ATF Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) Field Offices, Firearms Operations Divisions (FOD), NIBIN Branches, Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs), and the NIBIN mobile fleet. This position ensures operational excellence in ballistic evidence processing, intelligence development, firearm tracing, acquisition, correlation reviews, test firing (as authorized), and evidentiary chain-of-custody compliance. The Site Manager serves as the primary liaison between contractor personnel and ATF leadership, ensuring mission performance standards are met while maintaining strict adherence to forensic and evidentiary protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership – CGI Field & FOD Support
Oversee contractor personnel supporting ATF Field Offices, CGICs, and NIBIN sites.
Ensure timely entry of ballistic evidence into NIBIN, including support to NIBIN mobile units.
Supervise intelligence pooling efforts across NIBIN results, RMS event data, and other investigative systems.
Ensure development and dissemination of actionable crime gun intelligence leads.
Monitor daily use and data entry within:

ATF e-Trace system (firearm tracing)
NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS)
Local Record Management Systems (RMS)

Ensure personnel analyze and draft intelligence reports, case summaries, and success stories.
Oversee accurate identification and tracing of firearms using established ATF systems.
Ensure reporting timelines and performance metrics are consistently met.
NIBIN Branch Operations Oversight
Manage contractor support within ATF NIBIN Branch locations:

Ammendale, MD
Dublin, CA
Atlanta, GA
Springfield, VA

Ensure compliance within an evidentiary chain-of-custody environment.
Oversee:

Acquisition of digital ballistic images
Correlation reviews (both internal and inter-site support)
Preparation of NIBIN lead reports and case reports
Lead dissemination to investigators

Ensure all scientific procedures are properly documented using standard forms and terminology.
Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Firearm Test Firing & Ammunition Identification
Oversee authorized test firing activities in accordance with ATF approval.
Ensure case-by-case documentation and approval for test firing outside ATF facilities.
Ensure compliance with approved test fire training plans.
Supervise firearm identification and ammunition component identification processes.
Ensure proper recording and documentation of all forensic test results.
NIBIN Mobile Fleet Support
Oversee contractor support to the NIBIN mobile fleet (currently 3 vans and 1 command vehicle; subject to change).
Ensure mobile labs maintain operational readiness equivalent to stationary NIBIN Branches.
Supervise:

Triage of cartridge casings
Acquisition
Correlation reviews
Authorized test firing

Ensure on-site training incorporates best practices for mobile lab operations.
Coordinate logistics, staffing assignments, and surge support as needed.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure strict compliance with evidentiary chain-of-custody requirements.
Oversee documentation accuracy, forensic terminology usage, and adherence to scientific standards.
Conduct performance monitoring and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Ensure contractor personnel operate in accordance with ATF policies, forensic best practices, and contractual requirements.
Support audit readiness and inspection requirements.
Personnel Management & Development
Supervise site personnel across CGI, FOD, CGIC, NIBIN Branch, and mobile lab environments.
Coordinate staffing assignments to meet operational demands.
Ensure proper training, certification, and qualification of contractor personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development guidance.
Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and mission focus.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for ATF site leadership.
Provide regular operational reports, performance metrics, and status updates.
Support identification and documentation of crime gun intelligence success stories.
Participate in coordination meetings with ATF and partner law enforcement agencies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in forensic science, criminal justice, intelligence studies, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience managing operations in a forensic, law enforcement, or evidentiary environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical or intelligence personnel.
Experience working with ballistic imaging systems, firearm…