Facility Operations Engineer

Job Number: 1520

Riverside Research’s Intelligence and Defense Solutions Directorate has a full-time opening in the Dayton, Ohio area for a Facility Operations Engineer. This position will support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Dayton, Ohio by providing experienced Facilities Operations support to identify process improvement opportunities, author new facility operations procedures, and facilitate the implementation of the NASIC’s workplace vision.

The candidate shall coordinate with the squadron, center, and base personnel to fully understand the NASIC mission facility operations requirements and make recommendations for facility operations process improvements in compliance with host base, US Air Force, and DoD policies, procedures, standards, instructions, and guidance. Additionally, The Facility Operations Engineer will have experience with facility operations planning designed for least disruption of the facility occupants and experience in workspace optimization.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. citizenship.

Job Duties:

• Create new and improve existing Facility Operations Standard Operating Procedures 
• Determine the necessary processes and functions within the Logistics Management division of NASIC and make recommendations to leadership
• Utilize and facilitate the implementation of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO 21) process improvements within ongoing and future MILCON projects
• Prepare reports regarding job status
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and building codes and evaluate risks and resolve any problems that may arise
• Coordinate with multiple military and government organizations for necessary process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and key team members of the project team
• Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain
• BS degree in Engineering
• Must have experience working with facility operations and workspace optimization.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience Facility Operations Management and serve as the process improvement specialist for our Government/Military customer ensuring the missions’ interest are met with projects that are managed.
• Excellent knowledge of workspace utilization and optimization
• Highly organized
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Familiar with project management software programs
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan ahead
• Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation

Desired Qualifications:

• Six Sigma, AFSO 21 or other process improvement related certification
• PE Certified