# Operations Manager-Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) > Saalex · Ridgecrest, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-09 **Salary:** USD 90,000–105,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** TARIF ## Description **Saalex** is seeking a in **Operations Manager-Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)** in **China Lake, CA.**  Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. **Position Type:** Full-Time, Exempt **Salary:** $90k-$105k annually (depending on experience) **Work Location:** Onsite. China Lake, CA. **Position Overview:** **Saalex Solutions** is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Operations Manager-Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)** with expertise in technical project management, systems-oriented planning, and process development to support Navy training ranges. This position is ideal for a journeyman-to-mid level professional eager to grow into a subject matter expert in cybersecurity workflows, CMMI-aligned processes, and integrated master scheduling. We value individuals who are quick learners, deep researchers, and thrive in complex technical environments while embracing challenges. **Essential Functions:** As the CDS Operations Manager, you will: - **Lead Operational Workflows:** Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring resources, personnel, and processes align with performance targets and service-level expectations. - **Resolve Challenges:** Address operational variances, emergent risks, and workflow bottlenecks by coordinating corrective actions across technical, administrative, and vendor interfaces. - **Drive Improvements:** Forecast workload demands, identify operational risks, and implement process enhancements to sustain throughput and continuity. - **Act as a Leader:** Serve as the primary interface with government program authorities, overseeing contract execution, resource management, and CDS acquisition/employment. - **Organizational Function:** Enforce and implement the operations management plan, translating strategic intent into structured workflows for engineers, ISSOs, and field teams, while integrating inter-organizational cycles into continuous processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on mission-critical systems while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. **Responsibilities** **Operational Oversight:** - Manage and oversee day-to-day CDS operations, ensuring resources, personnel, and processes are optimized to meet defined performance targets and service-level expectations. - Act as the primary point of contact for government program authorities, providing updates and resolving operational CDS issues. **Project Management:** - Lead and support CDS-related IT and cybersecurity projects across technical teams, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals. - Build and maintain **Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)** from **Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)**, including the development of complex workflows. **Process Development:** - Work within and contribute to the development of **CMMI-aligned processes** and **Integrated Management Plans (IMPs)** to enhance operational efficiency. - Implement structured workflows and processes to bring clarity and organization to undefined technical operations. **Problem Solving and Analysis:** - Conduct research-driven analysis to address unclear documentation or requirements, providing evidence-based recommendations for operational improvements. - Identify and resolve operational variances, emergent risks, and workflow bottlenecks by coordinating corrective actions across technical, administrative, and vendor teams. **Collaboration and Coordination:** - Coordinate with Field Engineers, System Security Engineers, NCTE personnel, cybersecurity teams, and ISSOs to ensure smooth integration and execution of CDS operations. - Foster interorganizational communication to align efforts and maintain continuity across teams. **Documentation and Deliverables:** - Support the creation and maintenance of planning artifacts, project documentation, system diagrams, risk tracking, and PM deliverables. - Ensure all operational documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with project requirements. ## Requirements **Required:** - Strong organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving abilities. - Experience coordinating interorganizational communications across technical, administrative, and vendor teams. - Ability to research unfamiliar technical topics and propose evidence-based recommendations. - Exposure to Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), cybersecurity architecture, NIST standards, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or secure data flow concepts. - Minimum of **3–10 years of experience** in IT project management, preferably in DoD, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or technical project management roles. - Familiarity with firewall configurations, COMSEC equipment, or inline encryption processes and procedures. - Proven ability to develop granular Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and translate them into detailed Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using project management tools like MS Project - Journeyman-level professionals perform all functional duties independently and are expected to grow into senior roles. **Desired:** - Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt - PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum certifications - Experience with cybersecurity teams, ISSOs, or systems engineers - Familiarity with CMMI, quality frameworks, or structured lifecycle processes. **Education:** Bachelor’s degree OR formal training in Project Management/Operations Management (e.g., PMI, DAU, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3–10 years of experience with applicable certifications or 3-5 years with a BA/BS degree. Alternatively, a MA/MS degree with less than 3 years of experience. Journeyman-level professionals perform all functional duties independently and are expected to grow into senior roles. **Security Clearance:** Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. **Growth Opportunities:** - **Senior Level:** Over 5–7 years of experience with a MA/MS degree or 7–10 years of experience with a BA/BS degree. Senior-level professionals work on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of programs, perform duties independently, and may oversee junior staff. - **Subject Matter Expert (SME):** Exceptional qualifications and expertise with a minimum of 20 years of experience in a specific area of expertise. SMEs demonstrate advanced knowledge and meet the education/certification requirements for senior-level roles. **Compensation:** Pay is **reflective of experience and career level** as defined above, with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and expertise. **Key Traits We Value** - Curiosity and willingness to learn advanced technical concepts - Ability to build structures where it doesn’t exist - Comfortable researching, analyzing, and proposing solutions - Strong communicators across engineering, cyber, and government audiences - Able to grow into a CDS/administration and operations expert over time ## Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources - Stock Option Benefit ## Apply [Apply at Saalex](https://apply.workable.com/saalex/j/12E4CDDD89/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)