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Operations Manager
OTHER•Fairfax County
About this role
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.
We’re looking for an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operational execution for Army network modernization efforts. You’ll ensure schedules stay on track, resources are used effectively, and issues are resolved quickly to support on-time delivery across multiple installations.
You’ll work closely with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and field personnel to coordinate activities, manage schedules, and keep operations moving smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Ensure implementation and production schedules are executed as planned
- Manage and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support on-time delivery and conflict resolution
- Coordinate and resolve survey-related and operational issues
- Ensure effective use of survey and system resources
- Supervise operational staff and support day-to-day execution activities
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and program stakeholders
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field
- Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of IMS experience, including at least 2 years leading scheduling personnel
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project (Server or Online)
- Demonstrated experience developing, baselining, maintaining, and analyzing IMS on complex programs
- Experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check, BEI, CPLI, SPI
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other federal agencies
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior military leadership and program teams
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Active Secret clearance required at the time of application
- Travel up to 25%, as required
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
What you'll do
- The Operations Manager will ensure that implementation and production schedules are executed as planned while managing the Integrated Master Schedule to support on-time delivery. They will coordinate activities with government stakeholders and operational staff to resolve issues and maintain effective operations.
About By Light Professional IT Services LLC
By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) provides a full range of hardware and software engineering services to defense, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. Driven by a management team that leverages real-world expertise from the defense, intelligence, federal healthcare, and commercial sectors, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions.
Some of our successes include:
• Completion of 80+ Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE) sites both CONUS & OCONUS. Provided Optical Network Engineering, Implementation, & Project Control Worldwide.
• Provided timely completion of ATM to IP Migration, Legacy Network Optimization, & VOIP Implementation of 47 CONUS Sites for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SCAMPI Network.
• Supporting the AMC CIO/G6 in the Depot Modernization Program, implementing CONUS wide 802.11/a/b/g/n wireless networks, Area Processing Center Migration, DISN Optimization, and a 40,000 user, enterprise-wide SharePoint Implementation.
• Completion of 2,000 Plus Legacy Circuit Migrations to DISN Transport for DISN Transition Program.
• Delivered Communications Support & Staff Augmentation for Deployed DoD Forces under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems Technology Applications Office (PEO EIS TAO).
• Successful Implementation of Secure Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) for the Intelligence Community.
• Supporting major international carriers in the modernization and expansion of Data Center Facilities.
• Engineering new Turnkey “Cloud Services,” including Hosting, Managed Services, COOP, and Data Storage and Archival.
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What does a Operations Manager do at By Light Professional IT Services LLC?
As a Operations Manager at By Light Professional IT Services LLC, you will: the Operations Manager will ensure that implementation and production schedules are executed as planned while managing the Integrated Master Schedule to support on-time delivery. They will coordinate activities with government stakeholders and operational staff to resolve issues and maintain effective operations..
Is the Operations Manager position at By Light Professional IT Services LLC remote?
The Operations Manager position at By Light Professional IT Services LLC is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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