Operations Manager

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) Industrial Base Policy (IBP). This individual will support service delivery as well as grow our Management Consulting line of business. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who promotes collaboration and embraces learning and innovation.

Serve as an operational project manager to the Director, Business Operations.
• Aid the Director of Business Operations in strategy development for IBP's financial, acquisition, and travel processes.
• Develop workflow strategies, design of the SharePoint site, and messaging campaigns for DBO IBP to IBP communications.
• Assist the Director, Business Operations in the preparation and answering of correspondence, and development of SOPs.
• Perform all duties necessary for the success of Business Operations to include the collaboration and coordination with other IBP offices, A-S offices, and DoD offices.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in the business development cycle. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Project management skills and experience collaborating with teams. Experience working in or with federal government and/or military is required.
• Ability to understand technical landscape and communicate effectively to multiple audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Ability to apply stylistic and grammatical standards to a variety of content types.
• Experience synthesizing complex or diverse information.
• Willingness to take initiative and solve problems.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to work under pressure and sometimes after core business hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability is critical to success in this role.
• Experience working across teams. Willingness to share expertise with others and give and receive honest feedback.

Education and Experience: This position requires at least 10 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred. PMP certification is preferred.

Location: This position will be reporting 2-3 days a week in the Pentagon.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use stairs without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.