Director, Field Operations

Role Overview

• The Director, Field Operations will be responsible for the design and execution of the Field Operations strategy in alignment with overall Company strategies, annual operating plan and 5-year business plan by overseeing an organization capable of executing its objectives consistent with the company's strategic intent.
• Lead and manage a cross functional team for successful execution of field operations objectives.
• Facilitate discussions and debates, mediate conflict, and nurture collaborative cross-functional teaming.
• Execute Field Operations established technical goals and expectations.
• Articulate technical progress, problems, and resolutions to internal and external customers.
• Understand and coordinate the solutions for customer problems, needs and desires, company objectives and product line strategy.
• Drive in the implementation improvement opportunities within the functional area.
• Manage Functional Area resource requirements.
• Assist in meeting all Functional Area financials.
• Ensure Company and customer data is protected in accordance with ITAR, security classification guides and company proprietary information procedures.
• Ensure compliance to and control of all Functional Area projects and requirements.
• Assess Functional Area risks, establish mitigation and contingency plans, and control.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (metrics). Take action to address issues and opportunities.
• Ensure BOEs (Bases of Estimates) for project costs & schedules, product costs & performance margins are valid.
• Comprehend, communicate, and manage Field Operations priorities.
• Assist in managing department overhead budgets, and rates.
• Be a proactive leader and make sound, effective, data-driven decisions.
• Motivate, mentor, delegate, communicate clear, timely direction, and resolve team conflicts.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes.
• Document and share best practices across Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in Flight/Field Operations
• Minimum 12 years of direct experience in Flight/Field Operations; including 8 years management experience
• Experience managing contracts with DoD
• Proven ability to successfully manage high complexity, high risk, strategic programs, proposals and product lines
• Experience interfacing directly with customers and executive leadership
• Broad experience developing and managing successful technical teams
• Track record of establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with the ability to “think on one’s feet” in high pressure situations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects successfully
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and likely a Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.