Manager/Operations Manager, Senior

Overview BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a Manager/Operations Manager Senior with 10+ years of experience to serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort at Contractor and Government site(s) in Patuxent River, MD. The role offers opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits, and long‑term stability within an employee‑focused company. Salary The typical annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00 USD to $155,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements that could fall outside of this range. Responsibilities Acts as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues. Oversees contractor execution of the contract requirements. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Qualifications 10+ years of experience performing duties described in the functional description. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal, non‑verbal, written, and listening – for staff, customer, and organizational level communications, both formal and informal. Ability to perform all functional duties independently; self‑starter. Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint; Microsoft Project 2016; and Adobe Acrobat (reader and pro). Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Desired Experience: 5 years of experience supporting NAVAIR. Education Degree: MA/MS degree. Allowable Substitution: Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description may be substituted for a Master’s Degree; Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience may also be substituted for a Master’s Degree; six (6) years additional work experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree. Clearance Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Citizenship The applicant must have U.S. citizenship at the time of application. BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non‑merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Location United States (Patuxent River, MD). Position Details Req No.: 2026-2011 | Category: Operations | Type: Regular Full‑Time | Clearance Level: Secret. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brandes Associates, Inc.