Operations Manager

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

The Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS) is a 24-7 satellite tracking station operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in support of national and international operational and research environmental monitoring spacecraft. FCDAS occupies an 8,500-acre valley just outside of Fairbanks, Alaska and has the needed infrastructure required to be a self‑sustaining campus.

Net Centric, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is currently hiring an Operations Manager to join our team.

• Serve as the Operations Manager for the multi‑mission satellite ground systems installed at the Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS).
• Work with the Customer and Technicians to plan ground system upgrades and operational procedures for new weather and earth observation spacecraft.
• Identify and mitigate risks to site satellite operations and coordinate resolution efforts for ground systems anomalies.
• Maintain the Preventative Maintenance System at the FCDAS and Utqiagvik (Barrow) SOF.
• Maintain manning levels to effectively support 24/7/365 FCDAS Operations and Maintenance tasks.
• Time keeping management – responsible for reviewing all operations personnel timesheets weekly for approval.
• Documentation and file management (primarily personnel files and required government files).
• Capability to work independently/remotely when needed/required.
• Understanding/comprehension of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Working in conjunction with off‑site federally contracted groups for on‑site work.
• Coordinating on‑site visits with supported customers/contractors.
• Understanding of contractual agreements and the limitations associated (i.e.: no making changes or additions unless approved by the CO/COR).
• Attending customer supported/recommended teleconferences/video conferences.

• 10+ years of experience in Operations Management including experience managing 15 or more personnel in an austere environment operating 24/7
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Ability to pass a government sponsored background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (sss.gov ).
• Installing, operating, and troubleshooting spacecraft telemetry and command equipment and/or data communications equipment at a satellite earth station or similar facility.
• Performing and analyzing radio frequency (RF) systems and antennas from VHF to microwave frequencies, including use of related test equipment and the application of analytical techniques or modeling methods to determine performance.
• Performing general systems engineering tasks, including development of requirements documents, technical specifications, integration plans, and acceptance test procedures for complex electronic systems.
• Incorporating IT security requirements into system designs for data communications and/or processing systems.
• Managing a union workforce of technical personnel to accomplish the operational and maintenance tasks assigned.

BS degree in Engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

Combination of education and experience – that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.