Operations Manager (OCONUS)

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

SOSi is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team supporting our government customer in Caracas, Venezuela. 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 work.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking services.
• Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs.
• Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from staff and USG representatives.
• Resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Government Security Clearance.
• Fifteen (15) years support services and/or facilities management experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing such services to large facilities or operations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of O&M activities for a comparable facility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM), or similar certification.
• Relevant overseas facilities management experience.
• Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Standard working hours; may require occasional evening or weekend work.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.