Sustainment & Operations Lead

Job Requirements Colorado Springs, CO Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $155,000

• $185,000 Job Description About the Job At cb5, we are on a mission to find exceptional talent.

Our tight-knit organization is led by five brothers, each a technology leader in their respective technical fields and driven to foster a culture of excellence through solidarity. We are seeking a Sustainment and Operations Lead to manage and lead IT operations for a government customer. This role is full time onsite at a location in Colorado Springs. As the Sustainment and Operations Lead, this role will be at the forefront of directing a team of subordinate leads who develop and implement solutions for critical system elements. The position will be instrumental in ensuring the integrated, efficient, and secure command and control of our nation's space-based defense capabilities by guiding the overall program. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented proven leader who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter, comfortable leading other leaders, holding teams accountable for contractual outcomes, and possess a strong desire to drive change, this is your chance. We are seeking a problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, who is eager to learn, contribute, and lead a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities The candidate will:

• Direct and mentor subordinate team leads, providing clear strategic direction and holding them accountable for their team's performance.
• Serve as the final point of escalation for programmatic and personnel conflicts, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet all mission and project requirements.
• Oversee all Operations, Maintenance, and associated events within the mission network, including installation, configuration, and verification of applications on Linux and Windows environments.
• Collaborate with government counterparts, program managers, and engineering leadership to identify strategic requirements and timelines, ensuring the successful implementation of effective solutions.
• Oversee implementation of comprehensive training plans for new employees.
• Own and manage Control Accounts for specified sections under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and be ultimately responsible for all Task Order Status Report (TOSR) inputs for both the Sustainment and Operations Teams.
• Oversee budget and procurement activities to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource availability. Qualifications
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain an Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• A strong technical understanding of enterprise IT principles, including scripting and networking in mixed Linux/Windows environments.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing technical teams or other leaders.
• Proven experience with program-level responsibilities such as budget oversight, strategic planning, and performance reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership.
• An enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-starting individual capable of owning complex issues including their resolution. Preferred Qualifications
• BS degree in computer science or related field.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+).
• Experience managing Control Accounts (CAM) or performing budget oversight on government contracts.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS)
• Prior experience working on ground systems for space operations.
• Experience with GitLab, Remedy, and Aspen.

cb5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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