Director, Field Operations
AeroVironment
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Centreville • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $148,000 - $217,875 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Director, Field Operations will be responsible for the design and execution of the Field Operations strategy in alignment with overall Company strategies, annual operating plan and 5-year business plan by overseeing an organization capable of executing its objectives consistent with the company's strategic intent.
- Lead and manage a cross functional team for successful execution of field operations objectives.
- Facilitate discussions and debates, mediate conflict, and nurture collaborative cross-functional teaming.
- Execute Field Operations established technical goals and expectations.
- Articulate technical progress, problems, and resolutions to internal and external customers.
- Understand and coordinate the solutions for customer problems, needs and desires, company objectives and product line strategy.
- Drive in the implementation improvement opportunities within the functional area.
- Manage Functional Area resource requirements.
- Assist in meeting all Functional Area financials.
- Ensure Company and customer data is protected in accordance with ITAR, security classification guides and company proprietary information procedures.
- Ensure compliance to and control of all Functional Area projects and requirements.
- Assess Functional Area risks, establish mitigation and contingency plans, and control.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (metrics). Take action to address issues and opportunities.
- Ensure BOEs (Bases of Estimates) for project costs & schedules, product costs & performance margins are valid.
- Comprehend, communicate, and manage Field Operations priorities.
- Assist in managing department overhead budgets, and rates.
- Be a proactive leader and make sound, effective, data-driven decisions.
- Motivate, mentor, delegate, communicate clear, timely direction, and resolve team conflicts.
- Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes.
- Document and share best practices across Company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in Flight/Field Operations
- Minimum 12 years of direct experience in Flight/Field Operations; including 8 years management experience
- Experience managing contracts with DoD
- Proven ability to successfully manage high complexity, high risk, strategic programs, proposals and product lines
- Experience interfacing directly with customers and executive leadership
- Broad experience developing and managing successful technical teams
- Track record of establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with the ability to “think on one’s feet” in high pressure situations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects successfully
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and likely a Top Secret clearance.
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Field OperationsProject ManagementRisk AssessmentData AnalysisTechnical Team ManagementBudget ManagementContract ManagementPerformance MetricsStrategic Program ManagementCompliance Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipConflict ResolutionCollaborationCommunicationMentoringDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s DegreeSecret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance