Deputy Operations Manager
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Operations Manager, Marine Engineering / Maritime
Description
Position Type
:
Full-time, Exempt
Work Location
:
Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA
Pay Range
: $48/hr.
- $52/hr.
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.
Our 33-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.
At Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC),
SA-TECH operates and performs operational and intermediate level maintenance for aerial and seaborne assets in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s (NAWCWD’s) Targets and Marine Operations Division, including air and sea vehicles and vessels used for manned and unmanned training and test events.
We are currently seeking to hire a qualified Deputy Operations Manager based at NBVC Port Hueneme, CA to provide Seaborne Target O&M Support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons, Pacific Target and Marine Operations Division. This Manager must have expert knowledge of vessel handling and navigation. Additional duties include providing assistance in leading the division in project management, personnel management, and customer relations with little to no supervision.
Specific duties include (other duties may be added):
- Operate in deputy management position in support of event logistics, preparation, and presentation.
- Oversee department/s within the division, closely monitoring workflow processes with an emphasis on project management.
- Apply technical working knowledge in a supervisor position, perform tasks and instruct junior employees on various types of marine vessel and seaborne target systems (MST or AVR or QST or FACT or HSMST).
- Involved in direct support to all seaborne target operations including Point Mugu Sea Test Range, Southern Californian Operating Area, off-range, and additional sites CONUS/OCONUS.
- Instrumental in the planning of all seaborne target operations.
- Oversee training and preventive maintenance of all seaborne assets.
- Developing and training subordinates.
- Write, edit and present standard operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned to include acting in management role and prompt reporting of operation status and material condition of vessels and targets.
Education/Experience/
Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Technical school training or specialized training in the appropriate field required or a total of eight plus (8+) years’ experience in performing the stated functions may replace education.
- Experience in a military environment (E-7+) or on a military facility preferred but not required
- Minimum USCG 100 Ton Credential.
- Expert-level understanding of all Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Must be able to read and understand schematic drawings.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of Code of Federal Regulations and U.S. Coast Guard regulations in support of marine vessels.
- Must have demonstrable technical writing skills to assist in documenting new manufacturing and/or assembling instructions for new designs developed in-house.
- Must be able to independently plan & support efforts including timelines, possible cost estimates requiring parts and equipment, shipping & travel arrangements and coordination with end users.
- Must have expert knowledge of vessel handling and navigation.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Current CA Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
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