Job Code:

4105

S 3 , Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S 3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S 3 , Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I - provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS - provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S 3 , Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S 3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S³ Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our senior management team located at our corporate HQ in Cummings Research Park, Huntsville, AL.

This is not a teleworking position. Duty site is 615 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, Al 35806. Military experience is a plus.

Position Description:

The COO is a senior executive tasked withday-to-day administrative and operational functionsof a technical services defense contractor.

The COO w ill perform as a resourceful problem solver with strong leadership skills.

The COO focuses on executing the company's business plan, according to the established policies, procedures, strategy, ethics, business model, customer base, and growth expectations, and, works with the leadership team to materialize the growth strategy and Probability of Win of key procurements.

Works with the Quality Manager to identify and minimize operational risks, using key performance indicators within each operational function to project, identify, quantify, and mitigate risks, where effectiveness is measured by KPIs for operations; metrics for customer satisfaction, by waterfall projections for growth; by rate stability for budget controls, and by audit results from federal audit agencies.

Experience :

At least 20 years of total experience in defense contracting business operations leadership roles, along with 10 years of experience reporting to the President or CEO. As a SR VP of Operations or COO, with accountability for the day-to-day corporate business operations, 5 years of experience as COO of a defense services contractor with greater than 1000 employees.

Skills:

• Must have demonstrated experience in: Finance, Accounting, HR, Recruiting, IT, Contracts, Purchasing, Publications, Facilities, and Business Development for business greater than 1000 employees.
• Pricing and budget experience with strong analytical, managerial, communication and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong HR experience across the range of job requirements, from writing work instructions for an HR task to building a pricing volume for a proposal to preparing and briefing executive leadership.
• History of quality control through conducting business operations within ISO 9001/AS9100.

Education Required: A Master's degree.

Security Clearance Required: Have an active Top Secret Clearance, or, have the ability to obtain TS Clearance.

Certifications/Licenses: None.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the S 3 Inc. Careers Page as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling (256) 539-1700 Ext 1127 or by sending an email to: recruiter@s3inc.com . Thank you for your interest in S 3 Inc.