Operations Management Trainee

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIESEstablished in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.ABOUT THE JOBThe Tepa Companies are seeking a Training and Operations Manager to support the Joint Base Charleston sUAS Program with day-to-day operations with the longer-term objective of effectively integrating sUAS into all relevant mission areas and institutionalizing common sUAS infrastructure and operational capabilities.Job Functions:Continue developing training and operations of the sUAS Program for the United States Airforce at Joint Base CharlestonLeverage significant experience with USAF and/or DoD while implementing and managing the sUAS programCoordination and/or management of contracted program office personnel based on Joint Base CharlestonLeverage highly specialized experience and technical skills to execute the existing sUAS program in its current, less-than-mature, as-is state while noting opportunities for improvement in preparation to redesign and significantly improve the programsUAS program architecture development, mission integration and program office supportManage multiple simultaneous project activities, client and project staffSecure project specifications, and task schedule coordinationCoordinate, lead, and participate in project and technology related meetings and conference calls, including high-level strategic briefing for senior leadersOversee and prepare monthly sUAS Program execution activity reports with a log of activities performed according to government process and requirementsEnsure SUASMAN updates are timely and accurate for each training missionProvide quarterly update briefing to Joint Base Charleston Senior Leaders and/or HQ AFIMSCPrepare and provide meeting agendas and minutes, technical white papers, briefings, point papers, etc.Contribute to all team efforts by taking ownership of assigned tasks and duties, and be fully transparent and accountable for the successful performance of assigned tasksPerform all duties with the highest possible degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detailFocus particular attention on developing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction through the production of superior quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectationsDevelop and outline work processes and proceduresProvide well-informed input into teaming discussions, marketing activities and sales strategies for the types of projects, clients and markets that they specialize in managingWork with project manager to resolve payment of invoices, gain acceptance of deliverables and other business necessities related to the management of their projectsTravel to client and project sites as neededOther duties as assignedWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORBachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Information Technology or related field or equivalent U.S. Air Force, or other DoD experience.Ability to pass any/all applicable background checks to obtain a common access card (CAC) for USAF installation access privileges and AF Non-secret Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) access, which typically requires proof of U.S. Citizenship and a background checkFamiliar with base level air staff organization and how to effectively communicate technical and operational information with staff at the installation level4+ years of experience navigating and operating under USAF policies, systems, command structure, etc., or equivalent experience within the DoDPart 107 sUAS Licensed (or ability to quickly obtain it) and familiar with Part 107 and Part 91 rules and sUAS operationsFamiliar with sUAS Technology and Regulatory trendsKnowledgeable of sUAS flight safety procedures and risk mitigation measuresAble to develop and manage to detailed sUAS CONOPS (Concept of Operations)Experience with developing, implementing, curating training content/ Training program oversightExperience managing highly technical projects such as sUAS-based GIS data/imagery acquisition and conversion, geospatial workflow automation, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust terminology and tone for a variety of different types of audiencesAbility to prioritize, manage and execute required tasks to meet multiple stringent schedule deadlinesSolid understanding of business analysis techniques and processesAbility to work with various departments and client personnel to facilitate the orderly execution of project plansExperience training others on the use of sUAS, policies related to sUAS, geospatial data acquisition and processing, and navigating USAF or DoD polices and systemsPreferred, not required5+ years of experience in increasingly advanced sUAS/geospatial/GIS technical leadership positionsFamiliar with modern project management processesExperience both performing and leading sUAS Geospatial data acquisition activities on Air Force installationsExperience standing up a Program Management OfficeGIS, Imagery acquisition or sUAS Consulting experienceEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSalary Range: #J-18808-Ljbffr