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Description

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)

Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan

Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Dependent Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Safety Shoe Allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses Program

Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Bereavement Leave

Job Summary

The IT Manager is a hands-on, people-centered technology leader responsible for overseeing IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business intelligence across U.S. and U.K. locations. This role blends day-to-day operational leadership with strategic planning and is designed as a growth opportunity for an experienced IT manager ready to expand into a broader leadership role over time.

The organization operates in an aerospace manufacturing environment supporting both Military and Commercial programs, requiring strong discipline around cybersecurity, compliance (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR), and reliable service delivery. A key focus of this role is advancing data-driven decision-making by building and enabling a scalable Power BI reporting framework that leadership can trust.

Key Objectives (First 12-24 Months)

Build a stable, trusted IT team with clear roles, accountability, and reduced firefighting

Strengthen cybersecurity posture and compliance readiness

Improve operational reliability across infrastructure and end-user support

Advance the company's Business Intelligence capability using Power BI as a core platform

Key Responsibilities

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Manage day-to-day IT operations including networks, endpoints, servers, cloud/hybrid services, and core business systems

Ensure system availability, performance, security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery readiness

Lead IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations

Establish and maintain disciplined operational processes (ticketing, change management, asset management, documentation)

Manage vendors and service providers with attention to cost, performance, and security

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Own IT operational readiness and cybersecurity posture across the organization

Support compliance with NIST 800-171 / CMMC and ITAR/EAR requirements, including:

Access controls (least privilege, MFA, privileged access)

Patch management and vulnerability remediation

Logging, monitoring, and evidence retention

Incident response planning and tabletop exercises

Third-party/vendor risk management

Translate technical and compliance risks into clear business terms for leadership

Business Intelligence & Power BI Enablement

Lead and support the organization's Business Intelligence journey with Power BI as the primary reporting platform

Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports supporting Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management

Partner with business leaders to define KPIs, standardize metrics, and establish a "single source of truth"

Improve data readiness by supporting data integration, data quality controls, and role-based access

Establish a sustainable BI operating model (intake, prioritization, documentation, release cadence, and user training)

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff and external partners; create training plans and reduce key-person dependency

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and respect for institutional knowledge

Clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and escalation paths

Serve as a trusted partner to leadership and department heads on technology and analytics initiatives

Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

 Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility

Strong foundation in IT infrastructure, cloud/hybrid environments, identity, and endpoint management

Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, controls, and monitoring

Hands-on experience with Power BI, including report development, data modeling, and publishing

Experience working with data sources such as ERP/MRP, CRM, manufacturing, or financial systems

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments

Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR, or similar compliance frameworks

Power BI certification (e.g., PL-300)

Experience with Azure, SQL, or data integration tools

Knowledge of ITIL or structured IT service management practices

What Success Looks Like

IT operations are stable, predictable, and trusted by the business

The IT team is engaged, developing, and aligned with clear standards

Power BI dashboards are widely used and relied upon for decision-making

Cybersecurity and compliance readiness steadily improve with measurable controls

The role naturally expands toward broader IT leadership responsibility

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.