People Operations Manager

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opening for a People Operations Manager to support our people, culture, and mission as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities: The People Operations Manager will lead day-to-day Human Resources operations and partner closely with leadership to bridge the gap between HR, recruiting, and day-to-day operations to drive employee development, support hiring initiatives, and provide supervisors and managers with guidance on employee relations and performance management ???????? Design, implement, and maintain training programs in the field of management, science and engineering, and software ???????? Partner with managers and leadership to identify and address skill gaps across the organization ???????? Lead and coordinate efforts across HR, recruiting, and hiring managers to align recruiting priorities with contract and organizational needs ???????? Serve as an onsite resource for managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, and workplace concerns ???????? Guide supervisors on documentation, coaching, and resolution strategies ???????? Oversee investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretations ???????? Track and analyze metrics (e.g., retention, training, promotions, internal mobility) to support workforce planning and align people operations with the growth strategy, objectives, and goals ???????? Support initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and communication ???????? Partner with company leadership to develop scalable HR programs and processes to support organizational growth ???????? Drive the development and evolution of HR policies, procedures, and strategies ???????? Support refinement of best practices in performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement Requirements ???????? Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field ???????? 10+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations with at least 2 years supporting a federal contractor environment ???????? Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills ???????? Tech-savvy with an ability to quickly learn new systems and analyze and interpret data ???????? Self-starter with the ability to self-teach, take initiative and find answers on their own ???????? Excellent verbal and written skills ???????? Ability to handle high volume and varied workload while maintaining attention to detail ???????? Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly confidential information appropriately ???????? Ability to balance compliance requirements with practical business and people needs ???????? Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) ???????? U.S. Citizen

Candidates who have one or more of the following qualifications will be preferred ???????? Master?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field ???????? Experience supporting multi-site or distributed teams ???????? SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification ???????? Experience supporting teams in engineering, intelligence, or defense technology programs ???????? Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Benefits 94SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $157,000 - $194,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.