Operations Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3919, Palmer Park Boulevard, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80909, United States
Who We Are
Infinity Labs is an innovation-focused company with expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A), research and development (R&D), cyber operational technology, and training. Our project portfolio is exceptionally broad, encompassing a wide spectrum of physical scale and applications ranging from materials and components to platforms and systems of systems. We integrate science and systems as part of our overall solutioning approach, investigating advanced concepts and technologies with disruptive application potential. The sophistication of our work directly reflects the ingenuity and proficiency of our team. Our workforce shapes the future, and our employees are our greatest asset.
About the Role
Managing a growing and dynamic business operation in a competitive defense ecosystem requires a versatile leader who can adapt to the situation at hand. As an Operations Lead at Infinity Labs, you will be a doer, not a sit-and-relaxer. This role is designed for those seeking a challenge where they can expand their abilities across one of the most diverse and complex environments in defense. You will operate and grow a regional business unit, managing a high-caliber team of technical performers while fostering external relationships to maintain and expand partnerships with industry and government organizations.
Your day will involve engaging stakeholders, acquiring new customers, and fueling the sales pipeline while simultaneously executing and supporting your team and government mission partners. You will manage a portfolio of projects and contracts, building execution teams to meet customer needs. While you may contribute technical work to build initial relationships and trust, your primary goal is to uplift and empower other team members to champion these projects. You will also support the capture of new opportunities, including customer discovery, teaming discussions, and proposal writing, as well as the interviews, hiring, and management of personnel within your portfolio.
This is not a standard 9-to-5 position. It is a role for those ready to embrace personal prosperity, market domination, and glory in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
As a nationally recognized Great Place to Work® and Military Times® Best for Vets: 2025 Employer, we prioritize employee well-being and experience, fostering a culture that values dedicated teams and committed individuals. Our premier total compensation package includes comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), company-paid disability and life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with a guaranteed company contribution. We offer paid time-off options including floating holidays, personal time, parental leave, and community service opportunities, alongside investment in employee growth through tuition reimbursement and discounted programs.
Our Colorado Springs location offers a convenient in-town work environment with Pikes Peak views, free parking, and complimentary snacks and beverages. The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000, determined by job-related factors such as experience, training, location, and skills.
Equal Opportunity
Infinity Labs is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3919, Palmer Park Boulevard, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80909, United States
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleFoster external relationships to maintain and expand partnerships with industry and government organizations
- check_circleManage a portfolio of projects and contracts while building execution teams to meet customer needs
- check_circleSupport capture of new opportunities including customer discovery, teaming discussions, and proposal writing
- check_circleOperate and grow a regional business unit within the defense ecosystem
- check_circleManage a high-caliber team of technical performers and support personnel hiring
- check_circleExecute and support project execution and government mission partners
- check_circleConduct interviews and manage personnel working under the assigned portfolio
Requirements
- verified10+ years of experience supporting DoD programs
- verifiedBachelor's in business, engineering, finance, or related field
- verifiedUS Citizenship required
- verifiedTop Secret with SSBI or Secret level security clearance
- verifiedUnderstanding of M&S, Cyber, or R&D technical domains
- verifiedStrong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls, and federal acquisition regulations
Nice to Have
Existing relationships and understanding of Government organizations in the Colorado Springs market. Knowledge of local, state, and federal programs to support business/job growth. Experience managing an internal budget or operating an organization as a P&L center. Top Secret clearance with SSBI investigation completed. Existing network within DoW, FFRDCs, and national security communities.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circleCompany-paid disability and life insurancecheck_circleGenerous 401(k) plan with guaranteed company contributioncheck_circlePaid time off including floating holidays, personal time, parental leave, and community serviceTuition reimbursement and discounted tuition programs with select colleges
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Federal BD, Proposal Development, Pricing, Revenue Management, M&S, Cyber, R&D, Far, Dfars, Itar.
Education: Bachelor's in business, engineering, finance, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Operations Lead at Infinity Labs®
What does a Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® will foster external relationships to maintain and expand partnerships with industry and government organizations; manage a portfolio of projects and contracts while building execution teams to meet customer needs; support capture of new opportunities including customer discovery, teaming discussions, and proposal writing; and operate and grow a regional business unit within the defense ecosystem.
What are the requirements for this Operations Lead role?expand_more
Infinity Labs® is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 10+ years of experience supporting DoD programs; Bachelor's in business, engineering, finance, or related field; US Citizenship required; Top Secret with SSBI or Secret level security clearance; Understanding of M&S, Cyber, or R&D technical domains; and Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls, and federal acquisition regulations.
Where is the Operations Lead role at Infinity Labs® located?expand_more
Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® is based in 3919, Palmer Park Boulevard, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80909, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Operations Lead job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Infinity Labs® has listed this Operations Lead role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Operations Lead role?expand_more
Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® include Federal BD; Proposal Development; Pricing; Revenue Management; M&S; Cyber; R&D; and Far.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in business, engineering, finance, or related field required.
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Operations Lead at Infinity Labs® is part of the it job category on Recrutus.
About Infinity Labs®
Infinity Labs® operates within the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. This non-traditional defense organization specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions for national security. The company focuses on modeling, simulation, software development, cyber capabilities, training, and mission-critical research and development. By combining deep technical expertise with agile strategies, Infinity Labs supports the needs of defense customers seeking to accelerate innovation cycles. The workforce consists of engineers and scientists dedicated to transforming conceptual ideas into operational realities.
The organization maintains a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and integrity in its operations. Its approach involves collaboratively solving complex challenges by uncovering core problems through a deep understanding of client requirements. Infinity Labs aims to serve as a trusted partner in transforming national defense through elite talent and tailored technology solutions. The company's efforts are directed toward engineering future capabilities rather than addressing only current issues, ensuring that bold concepts become functional assets for the sector.
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