Operations Manager (Remote)

November 8, 2025

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<div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Arimo, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Koniag Operations Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Operations Manager with a Top-Secret Clearance to support KOS and our government customer. This is a Remote opportunity. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Operations Services is looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of Operations Manager for a large government facilities Operations and Maintenance IDIQ contract. The Operations Manager will manage all internal and external O&M contractors and field service organizations to provide management oversight and direction to successfully perform system repairs, inspections, site visits, service calls and system commissioning. 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 contract. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance schedules, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and safety compliance.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Analyze operational data to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Oversee and direct Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans based on equipment criticality and manufacturer recommendations.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Prioritize work orders, assign tasks to maintenance technicians, and track progress to ensure timely completion.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Manage spare parts inventory, including ordering, tracking, and maintaining optimal stock levels.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, including performance evaluations, training, and development.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Foster a culture of safety awareness and proactive problem-solving within the maintenance team.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Prepare and manage the O&M budget, including cost control measures and expense tracking.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Identify potential cost-saving opportunities related to maintenance activities and equipment upgrades.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Generate regular reports on operational performance, maintenance metrics, and safety compliance to senior management.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Analyze data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Analyze best practices in industry for system operations.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure full compliance of warranty and services obligations, including contract and warranty administration, and site operations and maintenance.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Participate in the development of advanced solutions to maintain state-of-the-art methods.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Drives continuous improvements and best practices in O&M, including creating and driving the O&M cost reduction roadmap.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Interface regularly with project owner, energy off-taker, project financier and others to deliver enhanced customer satisfaction, communication, and reporting.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Work closely with outside resources to resolve long term systemic plant performance issues to resolve root cause.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Prioritization day to day O&M departmental tasks, delegate and accomplish goals through others with strong leadership and management experience.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The Operations Manager shall hold a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent school’s training/certifications</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience related CFS support services and/or Facilities management, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing such services to large facilities or operations of about $15 million annually</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Arimo, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.koniag-gs.com" target="_blank">www.koniag-gs.com</a>. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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