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Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are currently seeking an Operations Management Analyst to support our Patuxent River, MD customer.  The position provides junior-level executive operations support services to the PMA-262 MQ-4C Triton Program Office in a high-visibility, fast-paced acquisition environment. The Operations Management Analyst provides access-control and administrative support to Program Office operations. Working under established procedures and direction from Operations and Facilities/Security, the incumbent supports facility access control, routine office administration, task management, onboarding/offboarding, records, awards, and cross-functional coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide front-desk coverage; greet and assist employees, visitors, and vendors; verify identification and access requirements; maintain visitor records; issue badges; and escort personnel when required.
• Support established access-control and secure-area procedures, including opening/closing designated spaces, visit requests through approved systems, access updates, and reporting security or facility discrepancies.
• Provide routine administrative support including phones, correspondence, document preparation, scheduling, conference-room coordination, data entry, and general customer service.
• Support ETMS2 tasker distribution, tracking, and administrative follow-up.
• Support awards and recognition activities, including information gathering, reminders, presentation/material preparation, signature routing, and All Hands support.
• Assist with records management, PII mitigation, distribution-list and shared-site permissions, personnel rosters, C20IX updates, musters, and other recurring organizational records.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including packets/forms, access coordination, personnel records, distribution lists, seating information, and related administrative actions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Facilities/Security, Executive Administration, and other functional teams to support daily Program Office requirements.
• Support Program Office culture including All Hands events and large meetings, geedunk and swag activities, by assisting with planning, logistics, materials, setup/cleanup, coordination, and other administrative requirements.
• Complete required training and perform other duties consistent with a junior Operations support role.

 Required Experience:

Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.

 Required Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree or allowable substitutions.

 Allowable substitutions:

Associate’s Degree and Two (2) years of additional experience

or

Four (4) years of experience with no degree.

 Desired Experience:

• Strong customer service, organization, attention to detail, discretion, and professional communication.
• Ability to follow established security, privacy, records-management, and administrative procedures and elevate issues appropriately.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to learn government systems such as DISS, DTS, BASICS, ETMS2, and other Program Office tools.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks, coordinate across functional teams, and adapt to changing priorities.

  This position requires in office support.

 Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance preferred or ability to obtain. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $39,632.19 - $59,448.28 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

 Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment and shared Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility allow us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.