OPERATIONS MANAGER

Igniters operate in the world's most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters' hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Manager to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the defense sector, including understanding of technical and functional support requirements of the SMDC organization. This role involves managing complex projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical support to meet customer objectives. Provides direct support to SMDC Senior Leaders in the area of program operations, implements overarching data strategy, and conducts special projects as required. Conducts organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work-simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.