Operations Director
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Job Location:
Lynnwood, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 148850 - 269075
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead the Future of Maritime Innovation
Leidos Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio is seeking a visionary Operations Director to lead and elevate our operational excellence across programs and facilities that are redefining the future of maritime technology. From unmanned underwater vehicles to cutting-edge sensor systems youll be at the forefront of innovationsupporting engineering teams that protect and advance U.S. interests around the globe.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for a senior operations professional who thrives in a complex high-impact environment where collaboration mission assurance and technical excellence are paramount.
What Youll Do:
- Lead and manage day-to-day operational functions including administration facilities IT and coordination with corporate functions like security mission assurance and EH&S.
- Serve as a senior in-person advisor to the Portfolio Manager Engineering Director and Sub-Portfolio Managersensuring seamless integration of operational support.
- Act as Deputy to the Portfolio Manager providing high-level leadership and strategic oversight.
- Oversee all facility operations including shop floor activities site improvements and safety initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across engineering and support teams.
- Identify and support new business opportunities aligned with strategic goals assisting in planning capture and early execution.
- Represent MSS in key customer engagements and executive briefings.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or related field from an accredited institution.
- 20 years of operational management experience within the defense aerospace or maritime systems sectors.
- 10 years leading distributed operational teams with direct reports.
- Proven leadership in facilities oversight cross-functional team management and support for classified and high-security environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
- Deep understanding of government contracting security protocols and mission assurance standards.
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and environmental health & safety in mixed-use facilities (office/high bay environments).
- Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ITAR export control and U.S. government security regulations.
Why Leidos
At Leidos we deliver practical innovation for today and transformative solutions for tomorrow. Join a team where your leadership will shape some of the most advanced maritime systems in the worldand help safeguard what matters most.
Apply now to lead at the intersection of operations and innovation.
SUBSEAMSS
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 24 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $148850.00 - $269075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
