Operations Manager
Onebrief
Director
NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Alabama, California, District of Columbia
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Lead
About the role
- Oversee the health and compliance of the strategic partnership between NSTXL and the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC)
- Develop deep relationships with program officers and project owners using the SpEC OTA
- Oversee required reporting and statement of work requirements and ensure project health
- Conduct internal and external program briefings
- Confirm prototype and project eligibility with SpEC VP, Business Development, and Space Systems Command
- Plan and execute all aspects of the program and its execution
- Coordinate with internal departments to deliver on customer health, retention, and revenue targets
- Assess programs vs NSTXL financial objectives; implement actions to enhance performance and expedite fund allocation
- Evaluate technical progress against spend rates, cost shares, commitments vs funded backlog
- Identify funding delays, develop risk mitigation plans, and maintain continuous communication with customers/partners and NSTXL leadership
- Mentor and support the SpEC team; foster a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Establish and maintain relationships with client senior management and industry leaders; negotiate and resolve issues diplomatically
- Represent the SpEC vehicle at tradeshows and member events; support membership growth and retention
- Support and oversee the SpEC MLC, schedule quarterly meetings and track action items
- Approve and implement solutions to customer feedback issues
- Lead customer onboarding and pre-award project management; facilitate project awards, kick-offs, and debriefs
- Monitor projects to ensure objectives are met and ensure complete transfer of technology
- Travel up to 30% and conduct monthly in-person status meetings with key stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of proven experience in program management and leadership within the defense or technology sectors
- Experience in the DOD procurement process, with demonstrated expertise in working with command, programs, and acquisition teams
- Demonstrable leadership and customer management experience and skills
- Strong track record of exceeding financial goals and KPIs
- Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- Reside in one of the following: AL, CA or DC
- Nice to Have: Master's Degree
