{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a1ee92d06a6cedbaa6f2bc2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a1ee92d06a6cedbaa6f2bc2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a1ee92d06a6cedbaa6f2bc2","title":"Senior Operations Manager","description":"Senior Operations ManagerBowhead seeks a Senior Operations Manager to join our team in providing program management support in a broad range of services to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and assisting our US Navy clients in the execution of the SIOP mission. SIOP is chartered with modernizing the infrastructure at the four public shipyards in Pearl Harbor HI, Puget Sound WA, Kittery ME, and Portsmouth VA. This position is in support of the Washington Navy Yard.\r\nResponsibilitiesThe Senior Operations Manager at the WNY supports the SIOP Executive Team by helping to develop policy, strategic direction and briefings for the PEO, Congressional inquiries, ASN, NAVFAC and other internal and external stakeholders. This position is an integral liaison between SIOP Executive Leadership, the Shipyard Directors, and other organization. The Senior Operations Manager prepares reports, briefings, and audits to monitor and improve operations effectiveness across the SIOP program. This position acts on behalf of the SIOP Executive Team, and with the Bowhead SIOP Program Manager, to coordinate communication between different Divisions and Shipyard functions. A bachelor's degree is required, masters degree is preferred. The Senior Operations Manager at the WNY reports directly to the Bowhead SIOP Program Manager with daily on-site interaction with WNY SIOP Executive Team Leaders and Division Managers to ensure that project and department milestones and goals are met adhering to approved budgets. Extensive knowledge of processes necessary to govern ACAT and MDAP Programs is required including activities leading up to Gate and Milestone reviews.\r\nJob duties include but are not limited to assisting SIOP Executive Team to:\r\nProvide executive level project management support with schedules, risk, quality management, and strategic planning toward Milestones and Goals;\r\nProvide master planning, studies, and program strategic support;\r\nSupport meetings with internal and external stakeholders and as required, conduct what-if analysis and develop / recommend courses of action (COAs);\r\nSupport SIOP Executive team as liaison with Shipyard Department Heads regarding strategic communications, scheduling and financial analysis, workforce analysis, gate and milestone reviews, and workforce culture and reporting;\r\nAdvise and draft direction and continuity of policies, programs and operations of the SIOP PMO and Field Offices;\r\nAssist with formulating, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of organization operating policies, regulations and procedures;\r\nAssist SIOP leadership by liaising with Shipyard leadership in maintaining continuous awareness of overall organization activities and advising leadership on matters of concern;\r\nAssist in identifying and prioritizing actions requiring final decision-making authority of SIOP senior leadership;\r\nProvide high level, external and internal liaison regarding programmatic and administrative issues;\r\nDevelop long range plans consistent with the strategic vision of the organization while exercising a high degree of originality and judgment;\r\nAssure Executive Leaders have materials and information necessary to support successful Gate 4 and Gate 5 briefings as well as for Milestones B and C for SIOP;\r\nEstablish, evaluate and maintain a method for determining, prioritizing and tracking schedules and major assignments;\r\nAssist in establishing and tracking appropriate metrics to demonstrate individual and team performance;\r\nDevelop and champion innovative ideas to improve the organization and create an environment that fosters innovation and continuous process improvement;\r\nPerform other duties as assigned.\r\nQualificationsTen years (10) years professional experience managing NAVFAC Programs,\r\nAdditional NAVSEA Program Management Executive or SEA04 experience is a plus,\r\nKnowledge of Shipyard operations and maintenance specific related activities and experience is also required.\r\nMust be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and stakeholders within NAVSEA, NAVFAC, OPNAV, as well as ASN.\r\nStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\r\nExceptional Briefing Skills at the O6 level and above.\r\nTarget salary range is $140,000/annually to $170,000/annually commensurate with experience\r\nPhysical Demands:\r\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\r\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\r\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\r\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.","company":"Bowhead","rawCompany":"bowhead","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T01:20:09.848Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Operations Manager","description":"Senior Operations ManagerBowhead seeks a Senior Operations Manager to join our team in providing program management support in a broad range of services to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and assisting our US Navy clients in the execution of the SIOP mission. 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