Operations Lead

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? No

The Operations Lead supports the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within NAVAIR's Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-262). In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations and ensure alignment with program goals and milestones. This position requires strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills to support program execution across technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external program coordination, including PEO, OPNAV, ASN(RDA), SECNAV, DoD, and congressional stakeholders.
• Track action items and suspense dates; ensure timely completion and communication of program requirements.
• Support and coordinate IPT activities; maintain operational continuity across the program.
• Use Microsoft Teams, FlankSpeed SharePoint Online, and other digital tools for collaboration and information management.
• Prepare, review, and manage documentation including briefs, white papers, quad charts, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, ELT updates, PMRs, and \"All Hands\" events.
• Draft and maintain program procedures and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Support document routing, recordkeeping, and calendar management for PM/DPM.
• Schedule and manage secure communications (SVTC, VOIP, STE) and verify attendees through DISS.
• Assist with classified and public release approvals (e.g., SF 2570) using the NAWCAD Security Storefront.
• Coordinate Navy End-of-Tour (EOT) awards for military personnel; must be familiar with NDAWS and OPNAV 1650 forms.
• Maintain personnel distribution lists and support onboarding/offboarding processes.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree and 10 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Bonus points if you have:

• Familiarity with Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2).
• Experience supporting DoD/Navy acquisition programs.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $85,000 - $115,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.