Operations Manager Deputy

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General and Operations Manager/ Project Manager

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager Deputy (OMD), Journeyman to join our team supporting Navy programs. With a strong history of providing best-in-class service, B&A delivers innovative solutions to complex technical and program management challenges. The OMD acts as the deputy lead and administrator for the contracted effort, serving as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and ensuring successful program execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy overall lead, manager, and administrator for assigned programs and projects.
• Act as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical, programmatic, and project-related issues.
• Oversee contractor execution of contract requirements and deliverables.
• Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources, ensuring efficiency and compliance with Navy and DoD standards.
• Lead and coordinate teams supporting Navy IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals), Planned Maintenance, and Automated Logistics systems development and sustainment.
• Provide expertise in Defense Acquisition management, applying knowledge of DoD 5000 series policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support strategic planning, project execution, and performance management across Navy acquisition programs.
• Ensure clear, timely, and effective communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, or Technical Discipline
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional Defense Acquisition experience, including at least three (3) years supporting Navy Acquisition management.
• At least four (4) years of experience leading teams supporting Navy IETM, Planned Maintenance, or Automated Logistics systems development and sustainment.

Required Skills

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management certification
• Agile Software Development/Management certification, or accredited college agile project management certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, with experience applying requirements of the DoD 5000 series
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex defense acquisition programs.
• Experience with Agile and hybrid project management methodologies in Navy environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with digital transformation and modernization initiatives in Navy acquisition or logistics systems.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure program success in high-stakes environments.

Security Clearance

• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , or expression, , , disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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