Chief of Operations (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a Chief of Operations to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract at Vandenberg SFB,CA. The Chief of Operations provides leadership for company personnel, briefings to customers, and ensures the site is staffed in accordance with approved manning directives and policies. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!ResponsibilitiesConducts all scheduled satellite pass supports, readiness, training, and exercisesManages union personnelEnsures all operations tasks are conducted in accordance with approved directivesWrites and reviews site operational instructions, ensuring compliance by employeesCoordinates all operational activities with customers including the prime contractor and government personnelInterfaces with Akima Shared Services on employee issues; payroll, timekeeping, benefits, etc.Collects and analyzes operational performance data; recommends process improvementsEnsures mission success is maintained/improved with current/future satellite pass requirementsEnforces standards and deploys company directed discipline practices when neededConducts and supervises employee technical training program in an on-the-job environmentActs as liaison to government customer for all contract related mattersPerforms other collateral duties as assigned or directedQualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field with at least five (5) years Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) experience. In lieu of degree, four (4) years of additional related work experience will be consideredMust hold and maintain a current active Secret clearanceExperience managing in a CBA environmentMust possess strong communication skills and the ability to lead employees in a team environmentExperience interfacing with military personnel and government customersMust be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennasMust be able to perform strenuous physical work to include walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overheadMust be able to read, write and clearly speak EnglishPosition may require additional government certifications as necessaryFull time - Day shift, and as determined by Deputy Program ManagerJob ID2026-23181Work TypeOn-SitePay Range$95,000 - $105,000BenefitsRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.Company DescriptionWork Where it MattersFive Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.For our government customers, FRA provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more.As an FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.Job ID:23181-en-us