General and Operations Manager, Senior

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a General and Operations Manager, Senior, to support the CH-53K aviation training systems team at Patuxent River, MD. The General and Operations Manager, Senior acts as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues. Oversees contractor execution of the contract requirements. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide support in performing project task definition and workload planning, acquisition management, funds management, and financial cost accounting.
• Provide budgeting support; project planning; program planning; and maintaining program information in the business enterprise tools. The business enterprise tools include: SAP/Navy ERP, Work in Progress Database, Program Management Tool, Command Staffing work-year database, and Workload Assignment Agreements.
• Support project leads in the performance of program tasks; respond to administrative and programmatic data calls; and provide administrative planning related to program events and day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
• Provide support in administrative planning, record keeping, data entry, communications, inventory control, and program administration related to day-to-day operations and activities of assigned projects.

Travel Requirements: TBD
Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have approximately 10 or more years of experience with Defense Department acquisition policies and procedures or like experience.
• Familiar with CNATRA pilot production and instructional performance metrics.
• Experience should include project management or program management that includes: implementing policy, coordinating complex Navy procedures, and developing project budgets.
• The candidate should have knowledge of and experience with Government contract and procurement procedures including new contract actions, contract modifications, and product procurement to ensure all life-cycle support requirements are satisfied.
• Possess the ability to coordinate and integrate the work activities of several different projects at any one time.
• Possess the ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the Acquisition program.
• Experience with Navy/Military aviation systems.

Education Requirements:

• Masters degree preferred.
• BS or BA degree in arts or science. Business, economics, or management.
• Defense Acquisition University Level 3 or equivalent.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About StraCon: StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by Enhancing their Operational Capability. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to Make It Happen. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. The estimated base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $140,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates level of knowledge, education, experience and skill sets. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs. StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer