Senior Operations Manager, Key Personnel, NAS Norfolk

Job overview

The Senior Operations Manager, Key Personnel role is onsite in Norfolk, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position is awaiting contract award and supports the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Norfolk for ACET, a systems engineering and information technology firm serving government and commercial clients. The manager directs contract performance and operational execution, serving as the principal administrator and government interface. The role coordinates resources, monitors performance, and manages risks to support technical delivery and naval aviation readiness.

What you'll do

• Lead and administer the contracted effort
• serve as the principal liaison to government program authorities
• monitor contractor performance metrics, Statement of Work requirements, and milestones
• manage staffing, budgets, and asset deployment
• identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior operations manager

key personnel

norfolk va

nas norfolk

acet

f/a-18 program

defense program management

contract performance

government liaison

dod secret clearance

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• AD&D
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• wellness programs
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• employee referral program
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Position is contingent on contract award; requires a master’s degree, more than 10 years of relevant progressive experience, and a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one; U.S. citizenship required.

About the employer

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.