Operations Engineering Manager
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Operations Engineering Manager (Ops - Engineering Manager)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 Annually, dependent on experience
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of an Operations Engineering Manager at Tessera include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care, 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 15 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave, Potential shared earning bonus, Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents, Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities, Verizon wireless discount, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking a Operations Engineering Manager with a positive attitude. Tessera's U.S. Air Force Academy's (USAFA) Ops Engineer Manager leads all aspects of the OPS Engineering team including work control (requirements), optimization, and logistic sections to ensure full program success across all flights. Productivity, workplace safety, customer satisfaction, and the team's success is dependent on the leadership team position's efforts. The success of this position will draw from Tessera's leadership competencies: Mission and Values: Safety Leadership; Operations Excellence; Customer Service; and Servant Leadership.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Core Leadership Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong understanding of AbilityOne and SourceAmerica programs.
- Uphold and embody Tessera's core values.
- Align team goals with Tessera's value proposition, ensuring highly engaged employees contribute to customer satisfaction.
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards on job sites through effective risk controls and utilize Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- Conduct root cause analyses to promote a safe working environment and maintain adherence to Tessera's Accident Reporting process.
- Foster positive client interactions using effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating respect, empathy, and responsiveness.
Work Management:
- Lead and continually improve the end-to-end work management processes.
- Collaborate with site, corporate, and client teams to enhance processes through innovation and best practices.
- Understand tasks related to shop and technician duties, particularly in mobile applications.
Asset Management:
- Oversee the Asset Management Plan (AMP), ensuring full asset inventory, condition capture, and effective use of systems like SMS (Sustained Maintenance Solutions).
- Manage recap projects and other actions to enhance asset value.
Reliability:
- Analyze critical assets and optimize PM (Preventive Maintenance) strategies to resolve reliability and safety issues, utilizing root cause analysis.
Information management:
- Deploy effective Business Intelligence dashboards and reports to ensure timely information flow to key user groups.
Qualifications:
- Education: BA/BS in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a similar field required.
- Experience: 5-8 years in facility management and maintenance, with direct experience in Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force domains preferred.
- Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted.
- Professional Licenses and Certifications: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.
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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@tessera.org.