Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager – MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lexington, MA, US | Posted: Jul 17, 2026 The Assistant Manager for Operations and Maintenance supports the leadership, supervision, and daily operational oversight of the Facilities Services Operations and Maintenance (O&M) organization. The position assists in managing maintenance and operational activities supporting Laboratory facilities, infrastructure reliability, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Support the O&M Manager in directing daily operations of Facilities Services maintenance and infrastructure activities. Assist in supervising first-line supervisors and union trades personnel supporting continuous operations. Coordinate maintenance, repair, and operational activities across electrical, HVAC, custodial, grounds, and construction services. Oversee contractor performance and service agreements including landscaping, custodial services, waste and recycling removal, snow removal, parking structures, and roadway maintenance. Collaborate with Laboratory departments, Hanscom Air Force Base engineering personnel, and external contractors to coordinate facility work activities. Support union labor relations activities including contract administration and negotiations. Provide input on supervisory and union personnel performance evaluations and workforce development initiatives. Assist in planning work priorities, scheduling, and operational resource allocation. Support budget awareness through monitoring of labor utilization, contractor services, and operational expenditures. Promote compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Laboratory policies. Maintain effective communication and coordination across Facilities Services and Laboratory departments to support operational continuity. Required Qualifications 5-10 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering preferred. Experience supporting facilities operations within research, university, government, or complex institutional environments preferred. Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements including ADA compliance and federal, state, and commercial building codes. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex facilities operations. Experience with facilities management and building automation systems including SAP CMMS, Continuum, Structureware, Automated Logic, or similar platforms. Experience supervising union personnel preferred. Strong planning, financial awareness, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to lead diverse teams and resolve operational challenges effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels. Physical and Operational Requirements Ability to support 24/7 operational environments as required. Ability to respond to facility operational issues and emergency situations. Compensation Hiring Range: $112,400 - $148,900 (based on experience and qualifications). Job Grade: ADM-M1. Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including— but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401(k) Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options Additional Requirements Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr