Operations Branch Manager

The successful candidate will continue to assist the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW) at Eglin AFB, Florida, which is the technical focal point for all Electronic Warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). In addition to serving in the current primary role in the 350 th SWW, the successful candidate will fulfil the requirements of an Operations Branch Manager.

Essential Job Functions: Key leadership responsibilities include customer delivery, planning, budgeting, recruiting, team development and leadership consistent with company values and policies, customer relations, business development, and financial management for a branch reporting directly to the department manager.

Direct Supervisor/Manager to 5 -15 personnel in the branch organization. Provide direct branch supervision of the technical staff to meet tasking requirements related to administration/technical support, data, analysis, laboratory and programmatic support. Responsible for personnel management, of branch personnel, to include human resource assistance, payroll guidance, recruiting, retention, career path development, morale, and staff assignments.

Assist the department manager with developing and reviewing annual budget projections for direct labor, subcontract revenue, total revenue, and indirect spending. Assist the department manager in managing revenue, indirect spending and profit in alignment with annual budgets. Experience in the Federal Government technical services sector with a specific focus on DoD (predominately USAF), including engineering technical services, test & evaluation support services, software support, and software product/solutions-based contracts.

Oversee project performance including financial performance, schedule performance, technical accomplishments and customer satisfaction. Responsible for assisting with business development strategy and execution including establishing strategic growth targets, evaluating potential opportunities, and leading capture efforts, on an as needed basis.

Participate in proposal efforts include participating as both a writer and a reviewer for technical and past performance requirements, on an as needed basis. Identifying the resources and opportunities (both internal and external to the company) required to pursue contracts. Foster relationships with customers for specific opportunities.

Formulating and establishing external teaming and partnering strategies to include identifying, selecting, and recruiting teammates and suppliers. Assisting in preparing, coordinating, and presenting intermittent capture and gate reviews to senior leadership. Assisting with proposal development, including participating in black hat reviews and ensuring win themes, customer knowledge, and discriminators are incorporated.

Participating in applicable continuous improvement projects across the processes. Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct. Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, potential customers, teammates and potential teammates. Coordinate and work closely with other DCS Operational Managers and Corporate Finance, Facilities, Security, Human Resources, Corporate Development, Technology to achieve organizational goals and performance.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. High School Diploma plus 14 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience. Must design, develop, staff, and implement a solid operating organization. Lead by continued example and demonstration of management techniques consistent with the core values of DCS.

Fostering employee participation and empowerment in a corporate-centric environment. Execute training goals and facilitate training for subordinate managers consistent with the responsibility to lead and manage a significant organization at DCS. Design, develop, and implement a recruiting strategy that keeps pace with growth goals and ensures that their organization and projects are managed so as to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Achieve annual business growth consistent with the goals of the Strategic Plan. Growth is expected to result from strategic targets set for each branch by the department manager.