Req ID: RQ219645
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Administration
Skills:
Continuous Improvement,Production Planning,Program Controls,Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Experience:
20 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
OPERATIONS SENIOR DIRECTOR
General Dynamics One Source (GDOS) is looking to solve United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) most complex challenges through the pursuit of the future Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) contract. SOF GLSS is the primary means of acquiring, designing, manufacturing and distributing SOF-peculiar equipment, globally. SOF GLSS is currently a large enterprise contract primarily based out of Bluegrass Station in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Operations Senior Director manages and directs all aspects of the program's enterprise operating in Lexington, KY. This person is responsible for leading end-to-end operational execution across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program support functions. This role ensures delivery of complex aerospace and defense systems on time, within cost, and in full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. This is a mission-critical leadership role balancing program execution, cost control, and operational excellence in a highly regulated, high-stakes environment.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Oversee Facility Maintenance and operations (interaction with State and Federal Government entities)
Direct all supply chain management functions supporting global operations
Manage warehouse operations including, but not limited to, property accountability, shipping/receiving/handling materiel, disposal of obsolete material
Lead manufacturing, production, and sustainment operations across one or multiple programs including, but not limited to, aircraft (fixed, rotary wing and unmanned systems), ground systems, maritime systems, and SOF sustainment materiel
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (for aviation programs)
Lead quality systems (AS9100, ISO, etc.)
Ensure security (IT and facilities)
Direct IT systems operations and maintenance, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
Lead labor union relations
Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the program.
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education : Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience : Minimum of 20 years of experience managing maintenance, manufacturing, logistics, property, and security on complex programs on a Government Contract. Minimum of 20 years of program control or operations management experience, specifically resource planning, cost and schedule performance management (including experience with Earned Value Management System), continuous and process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
Role requirements:
Experience with Data-Driven Decision Making-Needed for interpreting enterprise metrics and using real-time data from ERP tools
Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)-For capacity planning, scheduling, and integration with ERP
Experience with Production Planning & Control- schedule, coordinate, and manage manufacturing runs while minimizing downtime and material waste
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles, and Risk Assessment & Mitigation essential for ES&H continuity planning, and handling disruptions from weather or human events
Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
US citizenship required
Location: This role will require working onsite at our facility in Blue Grass Station right outside Lexington, KY. Must be comfortable working 5 days a week onsite.
Preferred Skills:
15 years of experience developing a strategic vision for a complex organization, balancing modernization needs with critical daily operations and maintenance requirements
15 years of experience managing programs or projects in a DoW and/or SOF operating environments
15 years of experience with the Federal procurement process
15 years of experience with the administration of various contract @types, including cost-@type and firm-fixed-price
15 years of experience managing contracts with earned value management requirements
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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